Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 10

  1. Step 1: Express combination formula: .
  2. Step 2: Form quadratic equation: .
  3. Step 3: Factor: . Since , .
Answer
10.
Why not the others: '8' gives ; '9' gives ; '12' gives .

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