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📐 Mathematics  ·  Permutations and Combinations  ·  JEE

Number of diagonals in a hexagon (6-sided polygon):

Answer: 9.

  • A 6
  • B 9
  • C 12
  • D 15

Correct answer: B. 9

Explanation: Diagonals = nC<sub>2</sub> - n = n(n-1)/2 - n = n(n-3)/2. For n=6: 6×3/2 = 9.

StartABCBCACAB6 ordered outcomes (permutations); pairing AB/BA etc gives 3 combinations

Counting tree for selecting 2 items from {A, B, C} without repetition: 3 x 2 = 6 ordered arrangements.

Concept context

Counting, arrangements, and selections

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