Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 18M.2.AHL.TZ2.H_5 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find and Hence | Question number | H_5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Express the binomial coefficient as a polynomial in .
[3]
a.
Hence find the least value of for which .
[3]
b.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
(M1)
A1
or equivalent A1
[3 marks]
a.
attempt to solve (M1)
(A1)
Note: Allow equality.
A1
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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a.
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b.