Download the app

Questions  

If (20)19+2(21)(20)18+3(21)2(20)17+...+20(21)19=k(20)19

then k is equal to

Remember concepts with our Masterclasses.

80k Users
60 mins Expert Faculty Ask Questions
a
400
b
100
c
441
d
420

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Dividing by (20)19, we can write                   k=1+2x+3x2+…+20x19 where x = 21/20.                 k=ddxx+x2+…+x20=ddxxx20−1x−1=(x−1)21x20−1−xx20-1)(x−1)2=20x21−21x20+1(x−1)2But                  20x21−21x20                  =20212021−21212021=0∴            k=1(21/20−1)2=400


Similar Questions


whats app icon
phone icon