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If $T_n$ denotes the number of triangles which can be formed using the vertices of regular polygon of $\mathrm{n}$ sides and $\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21$, then $\mathrm{n}=$
MathematicsPermutation CombinationMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (12 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 5
  • B 7
  • C 6
  • D 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 7
According to the given condition, $\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}={ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3$
$$
\therefore \quad \mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21 \Rightarrow{ }^{\mathrm{n}+1} \mathrm{C}_3-{ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3=21
$$
Note that $\mathrm{n}=7$ satisfies the above condition.
$\therefore \quad$ Option (B) is correct.

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