Combinatorics
Permutations & Combinations
MMTS_Full_Test_14
Grade 12
Question:
Which must be true: I) There are $n\ge 3$ straight lines, no two parallel, no three concurrent. Points of intersection are joined to form fresh lines — number of new lines is $\frac{n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)}{8}$. II) Vertices of $n$-sided polygon joined to form triangles — number of obtuse angled triangles is $n\cdot {}^{n/2-1}C_2$ if $n$ is even ($n>4$).
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept: Count new lines from intersection points of existing lines
I) True (formula correct). II) True. Both true.
Correct Answer: 1