There are 15 lines in plane. How many intersections (Maximum) can be made ?

55
105
215
148

Correct Answer: 105

Explanation:

First line will cut all other 14, similarly second will cut 13, and so on
Total = 14+13+12+11+10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1 = 105.

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