There are $n$ points in a plane of which $p$ points are collinear. How many lines can be formed from these points?

  • A
    $^{(n - p)}C_2$
  • B
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2$
  • C
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2 + 1$
  • D
    $^nC_2 - ^pC_2 - 1$

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