If n3−9n2+26n−24=2b, then the value of n is (where n∈N and b is a prime number)
A
3
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B
4
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C
5
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is C5 n3−9n2+26n−24=2b Factorizing the equation ⇒(n−2)(n−3)(n−4)=1×2×b Since, b is a prime number so it cannot have more than 2 factors. So, here n−4=1 (smallest factor will be 1) and n−3=2 ⇒n=5