Q58 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

The first negative coefficient in the terms occurring in the expansion of (1+x)215 is

  • A
    -616015625
  • B
    -4163125
  • Correct answer
    C
    -61657
  • D
    -61656

Solution

The expansion of  1+x215=1+215x+215215-12!x2+215215-1215-23!x3+…

Simplify the above expansion.

1+x215=1+215x+21×1652×2!x2+21×16×1153×3!x3+21×16×11×654×4!+..

The first negative coefficient in the terms occurring in the expansion of (1+x)215 is

=-21×16×11×6×1×456×6!

=-8870457×144

=-61657

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

Relevant Questions