From a group of 7 batsmen and 6 bowlers, 10 players are to be chosen for a team, which should include at least 4 batsmen and at least 4 bowlers. One batsman and one bowler who are captain and vice-captain respectively of the team should be included. Then the total number of ways such a selection can be made, is
- 145
- 165
- 155
- 135
Answer
(3) 155
Solution
The captain (a batsman) and vice-captain (a bowler) are already in the team.
remaining choices: from 6 batsmen and 5 bowlers.
Possible (batsmen, bowlers) in the team of 10: (4, 6), (5, 5), (6, 4)
(4, 6): 6C3 5C5 = 20 1 = 20
(5, 5): 6C4 5C4 = 15 5 = 75
(6, 4): 6C5 5C3 = 6 10 = 60
total = 20 + 75 + 60 = 155
Answer: (3)