Out of $n$ points in a plane,$p$ points are collinear. (No three of the remaining points are collinear). The number of lines that can be drawn passing through these points is:

  • A
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2$
  • B
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2 + 1$
  • C
    $^nC_2 + ^pC_2 + 1$
  • D
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2 - 1$

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