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The number of rational terms in the expansion of 314+716144 is
MathematicsBinomial TheoremAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 33
  • B 23
  • C 12
  • D 13
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 13

Let,

S=314+716144

General term of S is given by

Tr+1=Cr144 3144-r47r6

Now, for the rational terms

144-r4Wwhole number

For this r must be the multiple of 4 therefore

r=0, 4, 8, ..., 140, 144

And,

r6Wwhole number

For this r must be the multiple of 6 therefore

r=0, 6, 12, 18, 24,  ....., 138, 144

Now, common terms are

0, 12, 24, ...., 144

This is an AP. So,

144=0+n-112

n=13.

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