Q.

The coefficients of three consecutive terms of (1+x)n+5 are in the ratio 5: 10: 14. Then, n = 

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a

7

b

8

c

6

d

5

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Let , rth,(r+1)th and (r+2)th be three consecutive terms in the expansion of (1+x)n+5

It is given that 

 n+5Cr1:n+5Cr:n+5Cr+1=5:10:14

 n+5Cr 1+3Cr1=105 and   n+5Cr+1 n+5Cr=1410

n+5r+1r=2  and n+5rr+1=75 

n3r+6=0  and 5n12r+18=0 

n=6,r=4

 

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