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JEE Mains · Maths · STD 11 - 6. permutation and combination

Let \(p_n\) denote the total number of triangles formed by joining the vertices of an \(n\)-side regular polygon. If \(p_{n+1} - p_n = 66\), then the sum of all distinct prime divisors of \(n\) is:

  1. A \(7\)
  2. B \(8\)
  3. C \(5\)
  4. D \(6\)
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(C) \(5\)

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The number of triangles formed by joining the vertices of an \(n\)-sided regular polygon is given by \(p_n = ^{n}C_{3}\). Given that \(p_{n+1} - p_n = 66\). \(^{n+1}C_{3} - ^{n}C_{3} = 66\) Using the property \(^{n+1}C_{r} - ^{n}C_{r} = ^{n}C_{r-1}\), we get: \(^{n}C_{2} = 66\)…
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