Q 21 :    

Let the coefficients of three consecutive terms, Tr, Tr+1 and Tr+2 in the binomial expansion of (a+b)12 be in a G.P. and let p be the number of all possible values or r. Let q be the sum of all rational terms in the binomial expansion of (34+43)12. Then p + q is equal to :          [2025]

  • 299

     

  • 287

     

  • 295

     

  • 283

     

(4)

Since, Tr, Tr+1 and Tr+2 are in G.P.

So, Tr+1Tr=Tr+2Tr+1

 Cr12Cr112=Cr+112Cr12  13rr=12rr+1

 12rr2=13+13r2r  13=0          (not possible)

So, p = 0

Now, (31/4+41/3)12=C012(31/4)12(41/3)0+C012(31/4)0(41/3)12

33+44=27+256=283         q=283

Thus, p + q = 0 + 283 = 283.