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If n is positive integer and three consecutive coefficients in the expansion of (1+x)n are in the ratio 6 : 33 : 110, then n =


Options:
A .   4
B .   6
C .   12
D .   16
Answer: Option C
:
C

Let the consecutive coefficient of (1+x)n are


nCr1nCrnCr+1


By condition, nCr1nCrnCr+1 = 6 : 33 : 110


Now nCr1nCr = 6 : 33


 2n - 13r + 2 = 0                             ..............(i)


and nCrnCr+1 = 33: 110


3n - 13r - 10 = 0                            ...............(ii)


Solving (i) and (ii), we get n = 12 and r = 2.


Aliter: We take first n = 4 [By alternate (a)] but 


(a) does not hold. Similarity (b).


So alternate (c), n = 12 gives


(1+x)12 =[1+12x+12.112.1 x212.11.103.2.1x3+.........]


So coefficient of II, III and IV terms are 


12,6×11,2×11×10.


So, 12:6×11:2×11×10=6:33:110.



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