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Question 16 Back to Exercise

There are 12 points in a plane, of which exactly 5 lie on one straight line. How many triangles can be formed with these points as vertices?

  • A 220
  • B 200
  • C 210 Correct
  • D 165
Correct Answer: Option C

All triples = 12C3 = 220

Collinear triples (no triangle) = 5C3 = 10

220 − 10 = 210

Trap: 220 forgets the collinear points.

Answer: 210

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