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COMEDK · Maths · 7. Binomial Theorem

\(\left(2^{3 n}-1\right)\) is divisible by

  1. A 6
  2. B 7
  3. C 8
  4. D 9
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) 7

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Detailed explanation

The expression is \(2^{3n} - 1\). We can rewrite \(2^{3n}\) as \((2^3)^n\). Since \(2^3 = 8\), the expression becomes \(8^n - 1\). Using the algebraic identity \(x^n - 1 = (x - 1)(x^{n-1} + x^{n-2} + \dots + 1)\), we substitute \(x = 8\).…