KCET2010MathematicsBinomial Theorem
The number (49²-4 ) (49³-49 ) is divisible by
Options
- A7 !
- B9 !
- C6 !
- D5 !
Correct answer
D. 5 !
Step-by-step solution
aligned & Given, (49²-4 ) (49³-49 ) & = [(49)²-(2)² ] [(49)²-1 ] 49 &=(49+2)(49-2)(49+1)(49-1) 49 &=51 47 50 48 49 &=(51 50 49 48 47) aligned Which is the product of five consecutive integers and hence it divisible by 5 !.