Find n, if the ratio of the fifth term from the beginning to the fifth term from the end in the expansion of
is √6 : 1
We know that
General term of expansion (a + b)n
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We need to calculate fifth term from beginning of expansion
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∴ putting r = 4, a =
, and b =
, we get-


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Now,
In the expression of (a + b)n
rth term from the end = (n-r+2)th term from the begining
Hence, 5th term from the end
= (n-5+2)th term from the beginning
= (n-3)th term from the beginning
Now, We need to calculate (n-3)th term from beginning of expansion ![]()
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putting r = (n-3)-1 = n-4, a =
, and b =
, we get-




Given that-







Comparing powers of 6
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⇒ 2(n-8) = 4
⇒ 2n-16 = 4
⇒ 2n = 20
∴ n = 20/2 = 10
Thus, the value of n is 10.