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If i=120 20Ci-1 20Ci+20Ci-13=k21, then k equals
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 200
  • B 100
  • C 50
  • D 400
Solution:
1391 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 100

Given i=120 20Ci-1 20Ci+ 20Ci-13=k21

We have  20Ci-1 20Ci+ 20Ci-1

Using Cr-1n+Crn=Crn+1, we get

 20Ci-1 20Ci+ 20Ci-1= 20Ci-1 21Ci

Now, using Crn=nr×Cr-1n-1, we get

 20Ci-1 21Ci=20Ci-121i×20Ci-1=i21

Hence, the given sum is 

i=120i3213=1213i=120i3

Now, using r3r=1n=nn+122, we get

1213i=120i3=121320·2122=10021

Using the given sum, we get 10021=k21

k=100.

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