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If (815)+(715)=(rn), then the values of n and r are: Where,(rn)=nCr
- A.
16 and 7
- B.
16 and 8.
(Correct Answer) - C.
16 and 9
- D.
30 and 15
Correct Answer: 16 and 8.
Explanation
Concept
nCr=nCn−r
rCx=rCy⇒x=y or x+y=n
nCr+nCr−1=n+1Cr
Calculations
(815)+(715)=(rn)
⇒15C8+15C7=nCr
Using nCr+nCr−1=n+1Cr
⇒15C8+15C8−1=15+1C8
⇒16C8=nCr
∴n=16 and r=8
Explanation
Concept
nCr=nCn−r
rCx=rCy⇒x=y or x+y=n
nCr+nCr−1=n+1Cr
Calculations
(815)+(715)=(rn)
⇒15C8+15C7=nCr
Using nCr+nCr−1=n+1Cr
⇒15C8+15C8−1=15+1C8
⇒16C8=nCr
∴n=16 and r=8