NIMCET 2009 — Mathematics PYQ
NIMCET | Mathematics | 2009There are points in a plane. Out of these, are collinear. The number of triangles formed by joining these points is:

There are points in a plane. Out of these, are collinear. The number of triangles formed by joining these points is:
1. Determine total possible selections:
If no three points were collinear, the total number of triangles formed by points would be:
2. Account for collinear points:
Collinear points lie on the same straight line. Selecting any points from the collinear points will not form a triangle; it will only form a line segment. We must subtract these "failed" triangles from the total.
3. Apply the Formula:
4. Step-by-Step Calculation:
Calculate :
Calculate :
Subtract the values:
Final Answer:
The number of triangles formed is 100. The correct option is (a).