MHT CET202312 May 2023Morning ShiftMathematicsPermutation and CombinationActual
If T_n denotes the number of triangles which can be formed using the vertices of regular polygon of n sides and T _ n +1 - T _ n =21 , then n =
Options
- A5
- B7
- C6
- D4
Correct answer
B. 7
Step-by-step solution
According to the given condition, T _ n = ^ n C ₃ T _ n +1 - T _ n =21 ^ n +1 C ₃- ^ n C ₃=21 Note that n =7 satisfies the above condition. Option (B) is correct.