If 2nC3 : nC3 = 17 : 2, find n.a)50b)26c)24d)52Correct answer is opti...
We know that
Given,
2nC3 : nC3 = 17 : 2
⇒ n = 26
Hence, the correct option is (B).
If 2nC3 : nC3 = 17 : 2, find n.a)50b)26c)24d)52Correct answer is opti...
To solve this problem, we need to use the concept of combinations. The given expression is 2nC3 : nC3 = 17 : 2.
Explanation:
1. Understanding Combinations:
- Combinations are a way to calculate the number of ways to choose a specific number of items from a larger set without regard to the order in which the items are chosen.
- The number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time is denoted by nCr, which can be calculated using the formula:
nCr = n! / (r!(n-r)!)
where n! denotes the factorial of n.
2. Applying the given expression:
- According to the given expression, 2nC3 : nC3 = 17 : 2.
- This can be rewritten as (2n! / (3!(2n-3)!)) : (n! / (3!(n-3)!)) = 17 : 2.
3. Simplifying the expression:
- We can simplify the expression by canceling out the common terms in the numerator and denominator of both sides.
- Canceling out the terms, we get:
(2n! / (3!(2n-3)!)) : (n! / (3!(n-3)!)) = (2n!(n-3)! / (n!(2n-3)!)) : (n!(2n-3)! / (3!(n-3)!)) = (2n!(n-3)! / n!(2n-3)!) : (1 / 3!)
Simplifying further, we get:
(2n!(n-3)! / n!(2n-3)!) : 1 = (2n!(n-3)!) / (n!(2n-3)!) = (2n!) / (n!(2n-3)!)
4. Solving the simplified expression:
- We are given that (2n!) / (n!(2n-3)!) = 17 / 2.
- Cross multiplying, we get:
(2n!) * 2 = (n!(2n-3)!) * 17
Simplifying further, we get:
4n! = 17n!(2n-3)!
Canceling out n! from both sides, we get:
4 = 17(2n-3)!
Dividing both sides by 17, we get:
(2n-3)! = 4/17
5. Finding the value of (2n-3)!:
- The value of (2n-3)! can be determined by analyzing the given options.
- Checking the options, we find that the only option satisfying (2n-3)! = 4/17 is option B) 26.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option B) 26.
Hence, the correct answer is option B) 26.