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Find the least value of n for which (^{3n}C_{2} > 0, n in R).

Find the least value of n for which (^{3n}C_{2} > 0, n in R).

  • A.
    (frac{1}{3})
  • B.
    (frac{1}{6})
  • C.
    (frac{2}{3})
  • D.
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

(^{3n}C_{2} > 0 implies frac{3n!}{(3n – 2)! 2!} > 0)

(frac{3n(3n – 1)(3n – 2)!}{(3n – 2)! 2} > 0)

(frac{3n(3n – 1)}{2} > 0)

(3n(3n – 1) > 0 implies n > 0; n > frac{1}{3})

The least number in the option that satisfies (n > 0; n > frac{1}{3} = frac{2}{3})