JEE Main2019Math
Q.
Suppose that 20 pillars of the same height have been erected along the boundary of a circular stadium. If the top of each pillar has been connected by beams with the top of all its nonadjacent pillars, then the total number of beams is :
- A
210
- B
180
- C
170
- D
190
Solution
Sol. Required number of beams = 20C2 – 20
= 190 – 20 = 170