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Let n5 and b0. In the binomial expansion of (ab)n, the sum of the 5th and 6th terms is zero then a/b equals

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5n4
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15(n4)
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n56
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n45
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Solution

The correct option is A 5n4
Solution:
Given that:
n5,b0, given expansion is (ab)n and
t5+t6=0
To find: ab=?
Solution:
t5=nC4a4(b)(n4) and
t6=nC5a5(b)(n5)
t5+t6=0
nC4a4(b)(n4)+nC5a5(b)(n5)=0
nC5a=nC4b
ab=nC45C5=n!4!(n4)!n!5!(n5)!=5n4
Hence, A is the correct answer.

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