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Out of 8 given points, 3 are collinear. How many different straight lines can be drawn by joining any two points from those 8 points?
MathematicsPermutation CombinationCOMEDKCOMEDK 2021
Options:
  • A 26
  • B 28
  • C 27
  • D 25
Solution:
2038 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 26
Required number of straight lines
$$
={ }^{8} C_{2}-{ }^{3} C_{2}+1=26
$$

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