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KCET · Maths · Permutation Combination

\(10\) distinct points are taken on a circle. Then using these points
Statement I: The number of triangles that can be formed is \(100\)
Statement II: The number of chords that can be formed is \(45\)
Which of the following is correct?

  1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. B Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. C Statement I is true and Statement II is false
  4. D Statement I is false and Statement II is true
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) Statement I is false and Statement II is true

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Number of points on the circle is \(10\).

To form a triangle, \(3\) points are required. Since all points are on a circle, no three points are collinear.

Number of triangles \(= ^{10}C_{3} = \dfrac{10 \times 9 \times 8}{3 \times 2 \times 1} = 120\)

Statement I is false.

To form a chord, \(2\) points are required.

Number of chords \(= ^{10}C_{2} = \dfrac{10 \times 9}{2 \times 1} = 45\)

Statement II is true.

Answer: Statement I is false and Statement II is true