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In the binomial expansion of ab3+ba321, the term containing same powers of a and b is
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Options:
  • A 11th
  • B 13th
  • C 12th
  • D 6th
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 13th

tr+1=C21rab21-r3br3ar6
=C21ra21-r3-r6br3-21-r3

Since, power of a and b are the same
21-r3-r6=r3-21-r3
221-r3=r3+r6=r2
84-4r=3r7r=84r=12
Hence, the 13th term contains the same powers of a and b .

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