(a) If the coefficient of and in the expansion of are equal, express q in terms of p. (b) A man makes a weekly contribution into a fund. In the first week, he paid N180.00, second week N260.00, third week N340.00 and so on. How much would he have contributed in 16 weeks?
Explanation
(a) The coefficient of = The cofficient of = . (b) N180 + N260 + N340 + ... This sequence is a linear sequence with first term = a = 180, d = 80. = = = He would have contributed N12,480 by the 16th week.