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]
(4)
Given Cr-1n+2:Crn+2:Cr+1n+2=1:3:5
∴ Cr-1n+2Crn+2=13⇒n=4r-3 ...(i)
Also, Crn+2Cr+1n+2=35⇒8r-1=3n ...(ii)
From (i) and (ii), we get
4r-3=8r-13⇒4r=8⇒r=2 and n=5
Required sum=C17+C27+C37=7+21+35=63