If $T_n$ denotes the number of triangles which can be formed using the vertices of regular polygon of…

If $T_n$ denotes the number of triangles which can be formed using the vertices of regular polygon of $\mathrm{n}$ sides and $\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21$, then $\mathrm{n}=$
  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 6
  4. 4

Solution

According to the given condition, $\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}={ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3$ $\therefore \quad \mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}+1}-\mathrm{T}_{\mathrm{n}}=21 \Rightarrow{ }^{\mathrm{n}+1} \mathrm{C}_3-{ }^{\mathrm{n}} \mathrm{C}_3=21$ Note that $\mathrm{n}=7$ satisfies the above condition. $\therefore \quad$ Option (B) is correct.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (12 May Shift 1)

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