In this task, you need to provide the correct option for a given problem on probability from the provided options.

Problem: a meeting has to be conducted with 6 managers . find the number of ways in which the managers may be selected from among 9 managers , if there are 2 managers who refuse to attend the meeting together . 
Options: a ) 36 , b ) 40 , c ) 42 , d ) 45 , e ) 49
e