Q44 / 75 · JEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 1) · Mathematics

If the number of integral terms in the expansion of 312+518n is exactly 33, then the least value of n is

  • A
    264
  • B
    128
  • Correct answer
    C
    256
  • D
    248

Solution

312+518n

General term Tr+1=Crn312n-r518r

Tr+1=Crn3n-r25r8.

n-r2, r8 must be integer.

n-r2∈I⇒n-r=0, 2, 4, 6, 8.......

r8∈I⇒r=0, 8, 16, 24, 32....

For rational term common powers=0, 8, 16, 24.......

Number of integral term=33

Ts=a+s-1d ⇒T33=0+33-18=256.

Value of n=256.

We can cross check to verify answer.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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