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The least value of the natural number $n$ satisfying $C(n, 5)+C(n, 6)>C(n+1,5)$ is
MathematicsPermutation CombinationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2002
Options:
  • A $10$
  • B $11$
  • C $12$
  • D $13$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $11$
$\begin{aligned} & \text { We have, }{ }^n C_5+{ }^n C_6>{ }^{n+1} C_5 \\ & { }^{n+1} C_6>{ }^{n+1} C_5 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad \frac{(n+1) !}{6 !(n+1-6) !}>\frac{(n+1) !}{5 !(n+1-5) !} \\ & \Rightarrow \quad 5 !(n-4) !>6 !(n-5) ! \\ & \Rightarrow \quad 5 !(n-4)(n-5) !>6 \cdot 5 !(n-5) ! \\ & \Rightarrow \quad n-4>6 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad n>10 \\ & \Rightarrow \quad n=11 \\ & \end{aligned}$

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