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Suppose that $20$ pillars of the same height have been erected along the boundary of a circular stadium. If the top of each pillar has been connected by beams with the top of all its non-adjacent pillars, then the total number beams is :
Suppose that $20$ pillars of the same height have been erected along the boundary of a circular stadium. If the top of each pillar has been connected by beams with the top of all its non-adjacent pillars, then the total number beams is :
Updated On: Apr 28, 2025
- 210
- 190
- 170
- 180
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Total cases = number of diagonals
$ = {^{20}C_2} - 20 = 170 $
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Combinations
The method of forming subsets by selecting data from a larger set in a way that the selection order does not matter is called the combination.
- It means the combination of about ‘n’ things taken ‘k’ at a time without any repetition.
- The combination is used for a group of data where the order of data does not matter.
- For example, Imagine you go to a restaurant and order some soup.
- Five toppings can complement the soup, namely:
- croutons,
- orange zest,
- grated cheese,
- chopped herbs,
- fried noodles.
But you are only allowed to pick three.
- There can be several ways in which you can enhance your soup with savory.
- The selection of three toppings (subset) from the five toppings (larger set) is called a combination.
Use of Combinations:
It is used for a group of data (where the order of data doesn’t matter).