BITSAT2020MathematicsBinomial TheoremActual
If a, b, c are three natural numbers in AP and a + b + c =21 then the possible number of values of the ordered triplet ( a , b , c ) is
Options
- A15
- B14
- C13
- DNone of these
Correct answer
C. 13
Step-by-step solution
Let a=b-d and c=b+d , then a+b+c=21 b =7 So, the equation is a + c =14 No. of solution = coeff. of x¹⁴ in (x+x²+ . )= ¹³ C ₁₂=13