WAEC Further Mathematics 2013 Question 39

Question 39

Permutations and Combinations

If nC3/nP2 = 1, find the value of n.

  1. A.8
  2. B.7
  3. C.6
  4. D.5
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Answer: A (8)

Explanation

ⁿC₃ ÷ ⁿP₂ = [n!/(3!(n − 3)!)] × [(n − 2)!/n!] = (n − 2)/6 = 1, so n = 8.