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COMEDK · Maths · 7. Binomial Theorem

\(\left(2^{4 n}-1\right)\) is divisible by

  1. A 8
  2. B 7
  3. C 15
  4. D 16
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Correct Answer

(C) 15

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Detailed explanation

We have, \(2^{4 n}-1=16^n-1\) \(\therefore a^n-1\) is divisible by \(a-1\) \(\Rightarrow 16^n-1\) is divisible by \(16-1=15\)