Question
Mathematics Question on Binomial theorem
15C0.5C5+15C1.5C4+15C2.5C3+15C3.5C2 +15C4.5C1 is equal to
A
220−25
B
5!15!20!
C
5!15!20!−1
D
5!15!20!−5!10!15!
Answer
5!15!20!−5!10!15!
Explanation
Solution
Now, coefficient of x15 in (1+x)20= coefficient of x15 in (1+x)15(1+x)5
⇒ 20C15= coefficient of x15 in (15C0x15+15C1x14 +15C2x13+15C3x12+15C4x11+15C5x10) (5C0x5+5C1x4+5C2x3+5C3x2 +5C4x+5C5)
⇒ 20C15=15C0.5C5+15C1.5C4+15C2.5C3 +15C3.5C2+15C4.5C1+15C55C0
⇒ 15C0.5C5+15C1.5C4+15C2.5C3+15C3.5C2 +15C4.5C1=20C15−15C55C0
=5!5!20!−5!10!15!