Binomial Theorem And Its Simple Applications Question 76

Question: $ C_1+2C_2+3C_3+4C_4+….+nC_{n}= $

[RPET 1995; MP PET 2002; Orissa JEE 2005]

Options:

A) $ 2^{n} $

B) $ n.2^{n} $

C) $ n.{2^{n-1}} $

D) $ n.{2^{n+1}} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Trick: Put $ n=1,2,3,…. $

$ S_1=1,S_2=2+2=4 $ Now by alternate (c), put $ n=1,2 $

$ S_1={{1.2}^{0}}=1,S_2={{2.2}^{1}}=4 $