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The coach of the Morton Valley Softball Team has 6 good hitters and 8 poor hitters. He chooses 3 hitters at random.
(a) In how many ways can he choose 2 good hitters and 1 poor hitter?
(b) In how many ways can he choose 3 good hitters?
(c) In how many ways can he choose at least 2 good hitters?

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Good hitters= 6

Poor hitters= 8

(a) In how many ways can he choose 2 good hitters and ...

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