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If the coefficient of x in the expansion of (x2+kx)5 is 270, then k = 
 
Options:
A .  1
B .  2
C .  3
D .  4
Answer: Option C
:
C
Tr+1 =5Cr(x2)5r(kx)r
For coefficient of x, 10 - 2r - r = 1 ⇒ r = 3
Hence, T3+1 =5C3(x2)53(kx)3
According to question, 10k3 = 270 ⇒ k = 3.

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