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Find n if nC8 = nC12 

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nC8 = nC12 

If nCx = nCy, then either x = y or x = n – y

∴ 8 = 12 or 8 = n – 12

But 8 = 12 is not possible

∴ 8 = n – 12

∴ n = 20

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अध्याय 3: Permutations and Combination - Exercise 3.6 [पृष्ठ ६५]

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बालभारती Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 3 Permutations and Combination
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