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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Find the coefficient of x^3 in the expansion of (1 + 2x)^5
Options
A 40
B 80
Correct Answer
C 160
D 20
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Coefficient = C(5,3) × 2^3 = 10 × 8 = 80.

Hint

Use C(n,r)(ax)^r.

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