Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications Question 172

Question: The value of $ ^{15}C_0^{2}{{-}^{15}}C_1^{2}{{+}^{15}}C_2^{2}-….{{-}^{15}}C_15^{2} $ is

[MP PET 1996]

Options:

A) 15

B) - 15

C) 0

D) 51

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • As we know that $ ^{n}C_0-{{,}^{n}}C_1^{2}+{{,}^{n}}C_2^{2}-{{,}^{n}}C_3^{2}+…+{{(-1)}^{n}}.{{,}^{n}}C_n^{2}=0 $ , (if n is odd) and in the question n=15 (odd).