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COMEDK · Maths · 4. Permutation Combination

If a polygon of \(n\) sides has 275 diagonals, then \(n\) is equal to

  1. A 25
  2. B 35
  3. C 20
  4. D 15
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(A) 25

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The number of diagonals in a polygon of \(n\) sides is given by the formula \(D = \dfrac{n(n - 3)}{2}\). Given \(D = 275\), we have the equation: \(\dfrac{n(n - 3)}{2} = 275\) \(n(n - 3) = 550\) \(n^2 - 3n - 550 = 0\) Solving the quadratic equation using the quadratic formula…
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