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JEE Main 2019Binomial Theorem Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot

Question

The total number of irrational terms in the binomial expansion of (71/5 – 31/10)60 is :

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Correct answer
A54

Step-by-step explanation

General term Tr+1 = 60Cr,

  for rational term, r = 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

  no of rational terms = 7

  number of irrational terms = 54

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