Q. In the expansion of $(2 - {3x}^{3})^{20},$ if the ratio of 10th term to 11th term is 45/22, then $x$ is equal to

A) $- \frac{2}{3}$
B) $\frac{- 3}{2}$
C) $- \sqrt[3]{\frac{2}{3}}$
D) $- \sqrt[3]{\frac{3}{2}}$
Explanation

(a)
∵ 10th term in the expansion of ${(2 - 3x}^{3})^{20}$ is $\ ^{20}C_{9}2^{9}( - 1)^{9}(2)^{11}(3)^{9}x^{27}$ and 11th term is $\ ^{20}C_{10}2^{10}3^{10}x^{30}$
$\therefore\ \ \ \ \ \frac{\ ^{20}C_{9}( - 1)^{9}(2)^{11}(3)^{9}x^{27}}{\ ^{20}C_{10} \bullet 2^{10} \bullet 3^{10} \bullet x^{30}} = \frac{45}{22}$
$\Longrightarrow \ \ \ \ \ - \frac{10}{11} \bullet \frac{2}{{3x}^{3}} = \frac{45}{22}$
$\Longrightarrow \ \ \ \ x^{3} = - \frac{8}{27} \Longrightarrow x = - \frac{2}{3}$

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.