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AP EAMCET · Maths · Binomial Theorem

The coefficient of \(x^{15}\) in the product \((1-x)(1-2 x)\left(1-2^2 x\right)\left(1-2^3 x\right) \ldots\left(1-2^{15} x\right)\) is

  1. A \(2^{121}-2^{104}\)
  2. B \(2^{105}+2^{124}\)
  3. C \(2^{105}-2^{121}\)
  4. D \(2^{120}-2^{104}\)
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Correct Answer

(C) \(2^{105}-2^{121}\)

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Detailed explanation

Let the product be \(P(x) = \prod_{k=0}^{15} (1 - 2^k x)\). The coefficient of \(x^{15}\) is \( (-1)^{15} \sum_{0 \le i_1 This sum can be expressed as \( \left(\prod_{k=0}^{15} 2^k\right) \left(\sum_{m=0}^{15} \frac{1}{2^m}\right) \).…