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Using the binomial expansion ((1+x)^{6} = 1 + 6x + 15x^{2} + 20x^{3} + 15x^{4}…

Using the binomial expansion ((1+x)^{6} = 1 + 6x + 15x^{2} + 20x^{3} + 15x^{4} + 6x^{5} + x^{6}), find, correct to 3 dp, the value of ((1.98)^{6}).

  • A.
    64.245
  • B.
    61.255
  • C.
    60.255
  • D.
    60.245
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

((1.98)^{6} = (1 + 0.98)^{6} = 1 + 6(0.98) + 15(0.98)^{2} + 20(0.98)^{3} + 15(0.98)^{4} + 6(0.98)^{5} + (0.98)^{6})

 (approxeq 1 + 5.88 + 14.406 + 18.823 + 13.836 + 5.424 + 0.886 )

= (60.255)