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Putnam 1959 B1

Source: Putnam 1959

June 15, 2022
PutnamIntersection of setlines

Problem Statement

Let each of mm distinct points on the positive part of the xx-axis be joined to nn distinct points on the positive part of the yy-axis. Obtain a formula for the number of intersection points of these segments, assuming that no three of the segments are concurrent.