Question:

The coefficient of $x$ in the expansion of $ (14+x)(1+2x)(1+3x)....(1+100x) $ is

Updated On: May 22, 2024
  • 5050
  • 10100
  • 5151
  • 4950
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The coefficient of $ x $ in the expansion of
$ (1+x)(1+2x)(1+3x)....(1+100x) $
$=1+2+3+....+100 $
$=\frac{100(100+1)}{2}=50\times 101=5050 $
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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.