Permutations And Combinations Question 112

Question: The least value of natural number n satisfying $ C(n,5)+C(n,6)>C(n+1,5) $ is [EAMCET 2002]

Options:

A) 11

B) 10

C) 12

D) 13

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • $ ^{n}C_5+{{}^{n}}C_6>{{}^{n+1}}C_5 $
    Þ $ ^{n+1}C_6>{{}^{n+1}}C_5 $
    Þ $ \frac{(n+1)!}{6!.(n-5)!}.\frac{5!.(n-4)!}{(n+1)!}>1 $
    Þ $ \frac{(n-4)}{6}>1 $
    Þ $ n-4>6\Rightarrow n>10 $ Hence according to options n = 11.