GMAT PREP: Pick a committee

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GMAT PREP: Pick a committee

by crak.gmat » Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:36 pm
a committee of 3 ppl is to be chosen from 4 couples. What is the # of committees that can be chosen if 2 ppl who are married to each other cannot both serve on the committe.

A. 16
B. 24
C. 26
D. 30
E. 32

Please provide response with an explanation.

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