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Find n if `""^"n""C"_8 = ""^"n""C"_12`

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Solution

`""^"n""C"_8 = ""^"n""C"_12`

If nCx = nCy, then either x = y or x = n − y

∴ 8 = 12 or 8 = n − 12
But 8 = 12 is not possible
∴ 8 = n – 12
∴ 8 + 12 = n
∴ 20 = n
∴ n = 20

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Chapter 6: Permutations and Combinations - Exercise 6.7 [Page 90]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Commerce) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Permutations and Combinations
Exercise 6.7 | Q 1 | Page 90

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