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2nCr and 2n -..." - Step-by-step solution, answer key, and detailed explanation on MCA Prep." />
If a and b are greatest values of <sup>2n</sup>C<sub>r</sub> and <sup>2n - 1</sup>C<sub>r</sub> respectively, then Step-by-step Solution:
Step 1: Understanding the Binomial Coefficients \[\]
The binomial coefficient is given by:
\[
^mC_r = \frac{m!}{r!(m-r)!}
\]
The greatest value of \( ^mC_r \) occurs at \( r \) close to \( \frac{m}{2} \). \[\]
This is because binomial coefficients are symmetric and attain their maximum at the middle value. \[\]
Step 2: Greatest Value of \( ^{2n}C_r \) \[\]
For \( ^{2n}C_r \), the maximum value occurs at:
\[
r = \frac{2n}{2} = n
\]
Thus, the maximum value is:
\[
a = ^{2n}C_n = \frac{(2n)!}{n!n!}
\]
Step 3: Greatest Value of \( ^{2n-1}C_r \) \[\]
For \( ^{2n-1}C_r \), the maximum value occurs at:
\[
r = \frac{2n-1}{2} = n-1 \quad \text{or} \quad n
\]
Since \( ^mC_r = ^mC_{m-r} \), both values are equal, and we take one:
\[
b = ^{2n-1}C_{n-1} = \frac{(2n-1)!}{(n-1)!(n)!}
\]
Step 4: Finding the Relationship Between \( a \) and \( b \) \[\]
By simplifying,
\[
\frac{a}{b} = \frac{^{2n}C_n}{^{2n-1}C_{n-1}}
\]
Expanding the factorial expressions:
\[
\frac{\frac{(2n)!}{n!n!}}{\frac{(2n-1)!}{(n-1)!n!}}
\]
\[
= \frac{(2n)!}{(2n-1)!} \times \frac{(n-1)!}{n!}
\]
\[
= \frac{(2n)(2n-1)!}{(2n-1)!} \times \frac{(n-1)!}{n(n-1)!}
\]
\[
= \frac{2n}{n} = 2
\]
Conclusion
\[
a = 2b
\]
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