Q.

From a group of 7 batsmen and 6 bowlers, 10 players are to be chosen for a team, which should include atleast 4 batsmen and atleast 4 bowlers. One batsmen 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          [2025]

1 145  
2 155  
3 165  
4 135  

Ans.

(2)

To select 10 players including atleast 4 batsmen and 4 bowlers.

Captain and vice-captain already selected

   Total number of ways = C56×C35+C46×C45+C36×C55

                                      = 6×10+15×5+20×1

                                      = 60 + 75 + 20 = 155