There are 10 democrats and 8 Republicans on a senate committee. From this group a 5-...

There are 10 democrats and 8 Republicans on a senate committee. From this group a 5- member subcommittee is to be formed. Find the number of 5-person subcommittee that consists of:

a)Any members of the senate committee.

b)Democrats only.

c)3 Republicans and 2 Democrats.

d)At least 4 democrats.

e)John Edwards,who is a Democrat, and any 4 Republicans

f)What is the probability that the 5-members subcommittee will include 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats?

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