NDA2018MathematicsBinomial TheoremActual
What is the coefficient of the middle term in the binomial expansion of (2+3 x )^4 ?
Options
- A6
- B12
- C108
- D216
Correct answer
D. 216
Step-by-step solution
Middle term in the expansion of (x+y)^n= ( n+1 2 )^ th term, if n is odd = ( n 2 +1 )^ th term, if n is even Here n=4 Middle term is ( 4 2 +1 )^ th =3^ rd term aligned 4 c₂ 2^2 3^2 & =6 4 9 & =216 aligned