Question
If P, Q, R, S are 4 individuals, how many teams of size exceeding one can be formed, with Q as a member?
Options :
5
7
8
6
Answer :
7
Solution :
Case 1: The number of teams with 2 members can be formed with Q as a member
Out of the 2 members, one member is Q and another member can be selected from the remaining three members.
The number of teams can be formed
Case 2: The number of teams with 3 members can be formed with Q as a member
Out of the 3 members, one member is Q and another 2 members can be selected from the remaining three members.
The number of teams can be formed
Case 3: The number of teams with 4 members can be formed with Q as a member
Out of the 4 members, one member is Q and another 3 members can be selected from the remaining three members.
number of teams can be formed
Now, the total number of teams can be formed = 3 + 3 + 1 = 7
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