Math Problem Statement

Various combinatorics problems involving nCr (binomial coefficient). Problems include finding values of n, r, and specific combinations.

Solution

Let's go through the questions in the image step by step:

Q1: nC4=5×nC3nC_4 = 5 \times nC_3, find nn

  • Use the combination formula nCr=n!r!(nr)!nC_r = \frac{n!}{r!(n-r)!}.
  • We have nC4=n!4!(n4)!nC_4 = \frac{n!}{4!(n-4)!} and nC3=n!3!(n3)!nC_3 = \frac{n!}{3!(n-3)!}.
  • Setting nC4=5×nC3nC_4 = 5 \times nC_3, solve for nn.

Q2: nCr=6720nC_r = 6720, nCr+1=56nC_{r+1} = 56; find nn and rr

  • Use the relation nCr+1=nrr+1nCrnC_{r+1} = \frac{n-r}{r+1} nC_r to find nn and rr.

Q3: 18Cr=18Cr+218C_r = 18C_{r+2}; find C6C_6

  • Use the identity nCr=nCnrnC_r = nC_{n-r} to simplify and find rr.
  • Then compute C6C_6.

Q4: 12Cr=12Cr+212C_r = 12C_{r+2}; find C3C_3

  • Again, use symmetry in combinations to find rr, then compute C3C_3.

Q5: 12C8=12Cr212C_8 = 12C_{r-2}; find C3C_3

  • Use the combination formula and symmetry to find rr and then C3C_3.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Combinatorics
Binomial Theorem
Symmetry in Combinations

Formulas

nCr = n! / (r!(n-r)!)
nCr = nC(n-r) (Symmetry in combinations)
Recursive property: nC(r+1) = (n-r)/(r+1) * nCr

Theorems

Binomial Coefficient Symmetry
Recursive Formula for Combinations

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12, Undergraduate Level