BITSAT2023MathematicsBinomial TheoremActual
If x¹⁸ occurs in the rth term in the expansion of (x^4+ 1 x^3 )¹⁵ , then what is the value of r ?
Options
- A3
- B5
- C7
- D9
Correct answer
C. 7
Step-by-step solution
In the expansion of (x^4+ 1 x^3 )¹⁵ , let T_r is the r^ th term aligned T_r & = 15 r-1 (x^4 )^ 15-r+1 ( 1 x^3 )^ r-1 & = 15 r-1 x^ 64-4 r-3 r+3 =15_ C_ r-1 x^ 67-7 r aligned x ¹⁸ occurs in this term 18=67-7 r 7 r=49 r=7 .