MCQ
The factorisation of $ab - a - b + 1$ is:
  • $(a - 1) (b - 1)$
  • B
    $(a + 1) (b + 1)$
  • C
    $(a - 1) (b + 1)$
  • D
    $(a + 1) (b - 1)$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$(a - 1) (b - 1)$

$= ab - a - b + 1$
$= a(b - 1) - 1(b - 1)$
$= (a - 1) (b - 1)$

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