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

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  1. A.54correct
  2. B.55
  3. C.49
  4. D.48

Answer

A. 54

Explanation

General term Tr+1 = 60Cr, $${7^{{{60 - r} \over 5}}}{3^{{r \over {10}}}}$$ $$ \therefore $$ for rational term, r = 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 $$ \Rightarrow $$ no of rational terms = 7 $$ \therefore $$ number of irrational terms = 54

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