MixedHardQuestion 280015
Question
The greatest binomial coefficient in (1+x)¹⁰ is:
- A¹⁰C₅ = 252Correct
- B¹⁰C₁ = 10
- C¹⁰C₄ = 210
- D¹⁰C₁₀ = 1
Correct answer
¹⁰C₅ = 252
Explanation
For even n, the middle term has the greatest binomial coefficient. For n=10, middle term index = n/2 = 5. ¹⁰C₅ = 252 is the maximum binomial coefficient.