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If the number of integral terms in the expansion of 312+518n is exactly 33, then the least value of n is
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 264
  • B 128
  • C 256
  • D 248
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 256

312+518n

General term Tr+1=Crn312n-r518r

Tr+1=Crn3n-r25r8.

n-r2, r8 must be integer.

n-r2In-r=0, 2, 4, 6, 8.......

r8Ir=0, 8, 16, 24, 32....

For rational term common powers=0, 8, 16, 24.......

Number of integral term=33

Ts=a+s-1d T33=0+33-18=256.

Value of n=256.

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