Q23 of 30 Page 7

If nC8 = nC2, find nC2,


Given nC8 = nC2

So 8 + 2 = n

or n = 10

[nCa = nCb ⇒ a + b = n]


Thus nC2 = 10C2 =

= =

= = 45

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