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COMEDK · Maths · 7. Binomial Theorem

If \(49^n + 16n + k\) is divisible by 64 for \(n \in \mathbb{N}\), then the greatest negative integral value of \(k\) is

  1. A \(-\)1
  2. B \(-\)4
  3. C \(-\)3
  4. D \(-\)2
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Correct Answer

(A) \(-\)1

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\(49^n = (1+48)^n = 1 + 48n + \binom{n}{2}(48)^2 + \ldots\) Since \(48^2 = 2304 = 64 \times 36\), all terms from \(\binom{n}{2}(48)^2\) onwards are divisible by 64. \(49^n \equiv 1 + 48n \pmod{64}\)…