JEE Main · 2022 · 29 Jun 2022 · Shift 1 · Binomial Theorem

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If the constant term in the expansion of is , where is an odd integer, then the value of k is equal to :
  1. (A)6
  2. (B)7
  3. (C)8
  4. (D)9✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The general term in the multinomial expansion is:


For the constant term: ... (1)

Also: ... (2)

From (1) and (2):


Trying integer solutions:

Constant term


Therefore, .

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