Maths · Meaning of P(n,r) and C(n,r)

If then

If \( ^{n} C_{3}=^{n} C_{9}, \) then \( ^{n} C_{2}= \)

  • A. 66
  • B. 132
  • C. 72
  • D. 98

Step-by-step solution

Using the property nCr = nC(n-r), we have nC3 = nC9 implies n-3=9, so n=12. Then nC2 = 12C2 = 66.
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