Committees of Three

Order does not matter when forming a committee.

Use the combination formula $\left(\genfrac{}{}{0ex}{}{8}{3}\right)$.

1. 1. Apply the combination formula

   Choosing an unordered group of $3$ from $8$ people.

   $$\left(\genfrac{}{}{0ex}{}{8}{3}\right)=\frac{8!}{3!5!}=56$$

Answer: 56