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If coefficient of xn in (1+x)101(1−x+x2)100 is non-zero, then n cannot be of the form

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3t+1
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3t
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3t+2
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4t+1
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Solution

The correct option is C 3t+2
(1+x)101(1x+x2)100=(1+x)(1+x3)100=(1+x)(nC0+nC1x3+nC2x6+...+nC100x300)
Clearly, in the expression xλ will be present if λ=3, or λ=3t+1
So, λ cannot be of the form 3t+2

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