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In a class are 27 boys and 14 girls. the teacher wants to select 1boy and 1 girl to represent the class for a function. In how many ways can the teacher make this selection?

From 27 boys 1 boy can be selected in 27C1 ways.


From 14 girls, 1 girl can be selected in 14C1 ways.


So, the required ways are 27C1 × 14C1 ways.


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