Question:

$ ^mC_{r+1} $ + $ \sum_{k =m}^{n} $ $ ^kC_r = $

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • $ ^nC_{r+1} $
  • $ ^{n+1} C_{r+1} $
  • $ ^nC_r $
  • None of these
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$^{m}C_{r+1}$+ $\displaystyle\sum_{k=m}^{n}$ $^{k}C_{r}$ $=\left(^{m}C_{r+1}+^{m}C_{r}\right)+^{m+1}C_{r}+^{m+2}C_{r} +\ldots^{m+n}C_{r}$ $=\left(^{m+1}C_{r+1}+^{m+1}C_{r}\right)+^{m+2}C_{r} +\cdots ^{m+n}C_{r} $ $= ^{m+2}C_{r+1} +^{m+2}C_{r}+\ldots+ ^{n}C_{r}$ $\begin{matrix}:&:&:\\ :&:&:\end{matrix} $ $=^{n+1}C_{r+1}$
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Concepts Used:

Combinations

The method of forming subsets by selecting data from a larger set in a way that the selection order does not matter is called the combination.

  • It means the combination of about ‘n’ things taken ‘k’ at a time without any repetition.
  • The combination is used for a group of data where the order of data does not matter.
  • For example, Imagine you go to a restaurant and order some soup.
  • Five toppings can complement the soup, namely:
    • croutons,
    • orange zest,
    • grated cheese,
    • chopped herbs,
    • fried noodles.

But you are only allowed to pick three.

  • There can be several ways in which you can enhance your soup with savory.
  • The selection of three toppings (subset) from the five toppings (larger set) is called a combination.

Use of Combinations:

It is used for a group of data (where the order of data doesn’t matter).