Question:

In a group of 6 boys and 4 girls, a team consisting of four children is formed such that the team has atleast one boy. The number of ways of forming a team like this is

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“At least one” problems are best solved using complement method.
Updated On: May 1, 2026
  • \( 159 \)
  • \( 209 \)
  • \( 200 \)
  • \( 240 \)
  • \( 212 \)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Use complement counting.

Step 1:
Total ways to choose 4 from 10.
\[ \binom{10}{4} = 210 \]

Step 2:
Count teams with no boys (all girls).
\[ \binom{4}{4} = 1 \]

Step 3:
Subtract invalid cases.
\[ 210 - 1 = 209 \]

Step 4:
Interpret result.
All valid teams have at least one boy.

Step 5:
Final answer.
\[ 209 \]
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