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If nC12 = nC5, find the value of n.

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If nC12 = nC5, find the value of n.

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We have,

nC12 = nC5

(i) p = q

(ii) n = p + q

Therefore, from the question nC12 = nC5, we can say that

12 ≠ 5

Therefore, the condition (ii) must be satisfied,

n = 12 + 5 

n = 17

∴ The value of n is 17.
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अध्याय 17: Combinations - Exercise 17.1 [पृष्ठ ८]

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आर.डी. शर्मा Mathematics [English] Class 11
अध्याय 17 Combinations
Exercise 17.1 | Q 2 | पृष्ठ ८

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