Q83 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics
If ${ }^{n+4} C_{n+1}-{ }^{n+3} C_n=15(n+2)$, then $n=$
- A$15$
- B$23$
- C$21$
- Correct answerD$27$
Solution
Applying the symmetry property ${}^N C_R = {}^N C_{N-R}$, we rewrite:
${}^{n+4} C_{n+1} = {}^{n+4} C_3$
${}^{n+3} C_n = {}^{n+3} C_3$
The original equation becomes:
${}^{n+4} C_3 - {}^{n+3} C_3 = 15(n+2)$
Using the identity ${}^N C_R - {}^{N-1} C_R = {}^{N-1} C_{R-1}$ with $N = n+4$ and $R = 3$:
${}^{n+4} C_3 - {}^{n+3} C_3 = {}^{n+3} C_2$
Thus, the equation simplifies to:
${}^{n+3} C_2 = 15(n+2)$
Expanding the combination:
${}^{n+3} C_2 = \frac{(n+3)(n+2)}{2}$
Substituting back:
$\frac{(n+3)(n+2)}{2} = 15(n+2)$
Since $n \ge 0$ for valid combinations, we can divide both sides by $(n+2)$:
$\frac{n+3}{2} = 15$
Solving yields $n = 27$.
Final answer: $\boxed{D}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.