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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

In how many ways can we choose 3 distinct letters of the alphabet, without regard to order, if we must choose 1 vowel (A, E, I, O, or U) and 2 consonants?
Solution
We have 5 options for the choice of the vowel, and we must make 2 choices out of the remaining 21 letters, for a total of choices for the consonants. This gives a total of .
Final answer
1050