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If nC5 : nC4 = 11 : 5, what is the value of n?

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Correct answer: 15

The governing concept is the ratio of adjacent combinations. Using factorial definitions, (nC5)/(nC4) = [n!/(5!(n-5)!)] ÷ [n!/(4!(n-4)!)] = (n - 4)/5. The question gives nC5 : nC4 = 11 : 5, so the ratio is 11/5. Equate the expressions: (n - 4)/5 = 11/5. Multiplying by 5 gives n - 4 = 11, and adding 4 yields n = 15. Therefore option B is correct. Direct expansion is unnecessary and less efficient. Checking the distractors, n = 14 gives 10/5 = 2, n = 16 gives 12/5, and n = 17 gives 13/5, so none produces 11/5. The required combination conditions are also satisfied by n = 15.

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CombinationsRatioAdjacent-CombinationsPermutations-And-CombinationsPermutations And CombinationsMathematicsClass 11 Mcq

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