In how many different ways could couples be picked from 8 men and 5 women?
Options:
(A) 8
(B) 5
(C) 13
(D) 40
(E) 20 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:

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Number of mens = 8
Number of womens = 5
Different ways could couples be picked = 8c1 * 5c1 = 8 * 5 = 40 ways So the answer is (D).