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

  • A
    $^{n}C_{2}$
  • B
    $^{n}C_{2} - ^{p}C_{2}$
  • C
    $^{n}C_{2} - ^{p}C_{2} + 1$
  • D
    $^{n}C_{2} - ^{p}C_{2} - 1$

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