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If \( { }^{n} C_{12}={ }^{n} C_{8} \), then \( \mathrm{n} \) is equal to
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesKCETKCET 2017
Options:
  • A \( 26 \)
  • B \( 12 \)
  • C \( 06 \)
  • D \( 20 \)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( 20 \)
Given that ${ }^{n} C_{12}={ }^{n} C_{8}$
We know that ${ }^{n} C_{r}={ }^{n} C_{n-r}$
Here, $r=12$ and $n-r=8$
So, $n=12+8=20$

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