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MHT CET · Maths · Permutation Combination

If \(T_n\) denotes the number of triangles which can be formed using the vertices of regular polygon of \(\mathrm{n}\) sides and \(\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21\), then \(\mathrm{n}=\)

  1. A 5
  2. B 7
  3. C 6
  4. D 4
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Correct Answer

(B) 7

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Detailed explanation

According to the given condition, \(\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}={ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3\)
\(\therefore \mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21 \Rightarrow{ }^{\mathrm{n}+1} \mathrm{C}_3-{ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3=21\)
Note that \(\mathrm{n}=7\) satisfies the above condition.
\(\therefore\) Option (B) is correct.