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For each nN,23n1is divisible by

a
8
b
16
c
32
d
none of these

detailed solution

Correct option is D

We have 23n−1=23n−1=(1+7)n−1=1+nC1(7)+nC272+…+nCn7n−1=7mwhere  m=nC1+nC2(7)+…+nCn7n−1 is a positive integer.Thus, 7 divides 23n-1 for all n∈N.

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