JAMB Mathematics 2012 Question 47

Question 47

Permutation and Combination

Evaluate n+1Cn−2 if n = 15.

  1. A.3630
  2. B.3360
  3. C.1120
  4. D.560
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (560)

Explanation

16C13 = 16C3 = (16 × 15 × 14)/6 = 560.