Permutations And Combinations Question 114

Question: If $ n $ and $ r $ are two positive integers such that $ n\ge r, $ then $ ^{n}{C _{r-1}} $ $ +{{}^{n}}C _{r}= $ [Kerala (Engg.) 2002]

Options:

A) $ ^{n}{C _{n-r}} $

B) $ ^{n}C _{r} $

C) $ ^{n-1}C _{r} $

D) $ ^{n+1}C _{r} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • $ ^{n}{C _{r-1}}+{{}^{n}}C _{r}={{}^{n+1}}C _{r} $  is a standard formula.