Question:

If the sum of the coefficients in the expansion of $(a + b)^n$ is 4096, then the greatest coefficient in the expansion is

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • 1594
  • 792
  • 924
  • 2924
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

We have $2^n = 4096 = 2^{12 } \, \Rightarrow \, n = 12;$ the greatest coeff = coeff of middle term. So middle term $ = t_7 , ; t_7 = t_{6+1}$ $\Rightarrow \,$ coeff of $ t_7 = {^{12}C_{6}} = \frac{12!}{6! 6!} = 924 $.
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Concepts Used:

Binomial Theorem

The binomial theorem formula is used in the expansion of any power of a binomial in the form of a series. The binomial theorem formula is 

Properties of Binomial Theorem

  • The number of coefficients in the binomial expansion of (x + y)n is equal to (n + 1).
  • There are (n+1) terms in the expansion of (x+y)n.
  • The first and the last terms are xn and yn respectively.
  • From the beginning of the expansion, the powers of x, decrease from n up to 0, and the powers of a, increase from 0 up to n.
  • The binomial coefficients in the expansion are arranged in an array, which is called Pascal's triangle. This pattern developed is summed up by the binomial theorem formula.