Question

The Senate in a certain state is comprised of 57 Republicans, 40 Democrats, and 3 Independents. How many committees can be formed if each committee musthave 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats?How many committees can be formed?

Answer 1

Data

Number of republicans = 57

Number of democrats = 40

Independents = 3

Procedure

1.- Divide 57 by 3

57/3 = 19

2.- Divide 40 by 2

40/2 = 20

Well, it can be formed 19 commitees