In how many ways can six persons be paired?

FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2022

In how many ways can six persons be paired?

  • A. 5
  • B. 10
  • C. 15
  • D. 20

Correct Answer: C. 15

Explanation

6C\(_2 = \frac{6!}{[6-2]![2!]}\)

\(\frac{6*5*4!}{4!*2!}\)

= \(\frac{6*5}{2}\)

= 15



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