- Identify the general term
In the expansion of
(1+x)2n−1,
the general term is
Tr+1=(r2n−1)xr.
So:
- the 30th term corresponds to r=29
- the 12th term corresponds to r=11
Hence,
A=(292n−1),B=(112n−1).
- Use the given relation
We are given:
2A=5B.
Substitute A and B:
2(292n−1)=5(112n−1).
Let
N=2n−1.
Then,
2(29N)=5(11N).
- Form the ratio
(11N)(29N)=25.
Using factorial form,
(11N)(29N)=29!(N−29)!N!⋅N!11!(N−11)!=29!(N−29)!11!(N−11)!.
Now,
(N−29)!(N−11)!=(N−11)(N−12)⋯(N−28),
and
11!29!=12⋅13⋯29.
So,
(11N)(29N)=12⋅13⋯29(N−11)(N−12)⋯(N−28).
Trying the options is quickest.
- Check the options
Option A: n=20
Then
N=2n−1=39.
So,
(2939)=(1039),(1139)=(2839).
Then
(1139)(2939)=(1139)(1039)=39−1011=2911=25.
Not correct.
Option B: n=19
Then
N=37.
(1137)(2937)=(1137)(837),
clearly much smaller than 1, so cannot be 25.
Not correct.
Option C: n=22
Then
N=43.
Using symmetry,
(2943)=(1443).
Then
(1143)(2943)=(1143)(1443).
Now,
(1143)(1443)=14⋅13⋅1232⋅31⋅30
which is not equal to 25.
Not correct.
Option D: n=21
Then
N=41.
Using symmetry,
(2941)=(1241).
Thus,
BA=(1141)(1241).
Using
(rN)(r+1N)=r+1N−r,
we get
(1141)(1241)=1241−11=1230=25.
Therefore,
BA=25⟹2A=5B,
which satisfies the condition.
So,
n=21.
- Final answer
The correct option is
21.