Q.

The sum of the coefficients of three consecutive terms in the binomial expansion of (1+x)n+2, which are in the ratio 1:3:5, is equal to       [2023]

1 41  
2 92  
3 25  
4 63  

Ans.

(4)

Given Cr-1n+2:Crn+2:Cr+1n+2=1:3:5

   Cr-1n+2Crn+2=13n=4r-3  ...(i)

Also, Crn+2Cr+1n+2=358r-1=3n  ...(ii)

From (i) and (ii), we get

4r-3=8r-134r=8r=2 and n=5

Required sum=C17+C27+C37=7+21+35=63