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If \(^nC_2\) = 15, find the value of n

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WAEC 2019

If \(^nC_2\) = 15, find the value of n

  • A. 8
  • B. 7
  • C. 6
  • D. 5
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

\(^nC_2\) = 15

\(\frac{n!}{(n - 3)! 2!}\) = 15

\(\frac{n(n - 1)(n - 2)!}{(n - 2)!2}\) = 15 

n\(^2\) - n = 30

n\(^2\) - n - 30 = 0

(n - 6)(n + 5) = 0

n = 6 or n = -5 


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