Problem 15: Regions in a Circle

Heuristics to highlight

Draw a diagram, Look for patterns.

A circle has n points on its circumference. All possible chords are drawn and no three chords are concurrent. Find the number of regions that the chords divide the circle into for n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.



Suitable hints for PĆ³lya Stages I, II and IV


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