CSAT 2023

Q. ABCD is a square. One point on each of AB and CD; and two distinct points on each of BC and DA are chosen. How many distinct triangles can be drawn using any three points as vertices out of these six points?

(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 20
(d) 24
Correct Answer: (c) 20

Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 CSAT

Explanation : 

ABCD square. Points on sides AB, CD, BC, DA.

abcd is a square

The total number of ways to choose 3 points out of 6 is given by the combination formula C(n, r) = n! / [r!(n-r)!], where n is the total number of items, r is the number of items to choose, and “!” denotes factorial.

So, the total number of triangles is C(6, 3) = 6! / [3!(6-3)!] = 20.

Check Demo Video

UPSC Factory : Prepare Offline 🎯

4000+ Prelims PYQs, mains answers with diagrams, ncert, syllabus tracker, topper notes, past papers.
Give it a try, you will love it !!💯

UPSC Factory for Android
Mains PYQ's with Diagram, Prelims PYQs, Test Series.
Give it a try, you will love it 💯