Asked by Jo

In the 2011 Canadian general election, 166 conservatives, 103 ndps, 34 liberals, 4 bloc quebecois, and 1 green were elected. If an all-party committee is to be formed consisting of 9 conservatives, 5 ndps, 2 liberals, 1 bloc quebecois, and 1 green, how many different committees are possible?

I've got:
166!/9! * 103!/5! * 34!/2! * 4! * 1!

How do I calculate such big numbers?!?
Answered by Scott
166C9 * 103C5 * 34C2 * 4C1 * 1C1

does your calculator have an nCr function?

google "nCr calculator"
Answered by Jo
You sir, are a hero. My textbook only teaches the crossing out method which works well with numbers under 40 but I was at a loss as to how to do them in the three digits.