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The sum of the coefficients of three consecutive terms in the binomial expansion of 1+xn+2, which are in the ratio 1:3:5, is equal to
MathematicsBinomial TheoremJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 92
  • B 63
  • C 41
  • D 25
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The correct answer is: 63

Ratio of three consecutive terms in the binomial expansion of 1+xn+2 is

 Cr-1n+2:Crn+2:Cr+1n+2::1:3:5

So,

Crn+2Cr-1n+2=31

n-r+3r=3

n+3=4r   ...1

And,

Cr+1n+2Crn+2=53

n+2-rr+1=53

3n+6-3r=5r+5

3n+1=8r   ...2

So, 34r-3+1=8r

12r-9+1=8r

4r=8

r=2

So, n=5

Hence, we have

1+xn+2=1+x7

Sum of consecutive terms is

C17+C27+C37

=7+21+35=63

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