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51
MediumMCQ
$\frac{2}{1!}(\log_e 2) + \frac{2^2}{2!}(\log_e 2)^2 + \frac{2^3}{3!}(\log_e 2)^3 + \dots \infty = $
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The given series is of the form $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}$,where $x = 2 \log_e 2$.
We know that the expansion of $e^x$ is $1 + \frac{x}{1!} + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \dots \infty$.
Therefore,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = e^x - 1$.
Substituting $x = 2 \log_e 2 = \log_e(2^2) = \log_e 4$,we get:
Sum $= e^{\log_e 4} - 1$.
Since $e^{\log_e a} = a$,the sum is $4 - 1 = 3$.
52
MediumMCQ
$1 + \frac{{\log_e x}}{{1!}} + \frac{{(\log_e x)^2}}{{2!}} + \frac{{(\log_e x)^3}}{{3!}} + \dots \infty = $
A
$\log_e x$
B
$x$
C
$x^{-1}$
D
$-\log_e(1 + x)$

Solution

(B) The given series is of the form $1 + \frac{y}{1!} + \frac{y^2}{2!} + \frac{y^3}{3!} + \dots = e^y$,where $y = \log_e x$.
Substituting $y = \log_e x$ into the expansion $e^y$,we get:
$e^{\log_e x} = x$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
53
MediumMCQ
$(1 + 3)\log_e 3 + \frac{1 + 3^2}{2!} (\log_e 3)^2 + \frac{1 + 3^3}{3!} (\log_e 3)^3 + \dots \infty = $
A
$28$
B
$30$
C
$25$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) The given series is $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1 + 3^n}{n!} (\log_e 3)^n$.
We can split this into two separate series:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(\log_e 3)^n}{n!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(3 \log_e 3)^n}{n!}$.
Using the exponential series expansion $e^x = 1 + \frac{x}{1!} + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots$,we know that $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = e^x - 1$.
For the first part,$x = \log_e 3$,so $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(\log_e 3)^n}{n!} = e^{\log_e 3} - 1 = 3 - 1 = 2$.
For the second part,$x = 3 \log_e 3 = \log_e 3^3 = \log_e 27$,so $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(\log_e 27)^n}{n!} = e^{\log_e 27} - 1 = 27 - 1 = 26$.
Therefore,$S = 2 + 26 = 28$.
54
MediumMCQ
The coefficient of $x^3$ in the expansion of $3^x$ is
A
$\frac{3^3}{6}$
B
$\frac{(\log 3)^3}{3}$
C
$\frac{\log(3^3)}{6}$
D
$\frac{(\log 3)^3}{6}$

Solution

(D) We know that $3^x = e^{\log(3^x)} = e^{x \log 3}$.
Using the Taylor series expansion for $e^u = 1 + u + \frac{u^2}{2!} + \frac{u^3}{3!} + \dots$,where $u = x \log 3$:
$3^x = 1 + \frac{x \log 3}{1!} + \frac{(x \log 3)^2}{2!} + \frac{(x \log 3)^3}{3!} + \dots$
$3^x = 1 + x \log 3 + \frac{x^2 (\log 3)^2}{2} + \frac{x^3 (\log 3)^3}{6} + \dots$
The coefficient of $x^3$ is $\frac{(\log 3)^3}{6}$.
55
MediumMCQ
$\frac{\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \infty}{1 + \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{5!} + \frac{1}{7!} + \dots \infty} = $
A
$\frac{e + 1}{e - 1}$
B
$\frac{e - 1}{e + 1}$
C
$\frac{e^2 + 1}{e^2 - 1}$
D
$\frac{e^2 - 1}{e^2 + 1}$

Solution

(B) We know that the exponential series are given by:
$e = 1 + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \dots \infty$
$e^{-1} = 1 - \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots \infty$
Adding these,we get $e + e^{-1} = 2(1 + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \dots \infty)$,so $\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \dots \infty = \frac{e + e^{-1} - 2}{2}$.
Subtracting these,we get $e - e^{-1} = 2(\frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{5!} + \dots \infty)$,so $1 + \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{5!} + \dots \infty = \frac{e - e^{-1}}{2}$.
Substituting these into the expression:
$\frac{\frac{e + e^{-1} - 2}{2}}{\frac{e - e^{-1}}{2}} = \frac{e + \frac{1}{e} - 2}{e - \frac{1}{e}} = \frac{\frac{e^2 + 1 - 2e}{e}}{\frac{e^2 - 1}{e}} = \frac{(e - 1)^2}{(e - 1)(e + 1)} = \frac{e - 1}{e + 1}$.
56
MediumMCQ
$\frac{1}{1!} + \frac{4}{2!} + \frac{7}{3!} + \frac{10}{4!} + \dots \infty = $
A
$e + 4$
B
$2 + e$
C
$3 + e$
D
$e$

Solution

(B) The general term of the series is $T_n = \frac{3n - 2}{n!}$.
We can rewrite the general term as $T_n = \frac{3n}{n!} - \frac{2}{n!} = \frac{3}{(n - 1)!} - \frac{2}{n!}$.
The sum of the series is $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{3}{(n - 1)!} - \frac{2}{n!} \right)$.
$S = 3 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n - 1)!} - 2 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$.
We know that $e = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!} = 1 + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \dots$ and $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n - 1)!} = \frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \dots = e$.
Also,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!} = e - 1$.
Substituting these values,$S = 3(e) - 2(e - 1) = 3e - 2e + 2 = e + 2$.
57
MediumMCQ
In the expansion of $\frac{1 + x}{1!} + \frac{(1 + x)^2}{2!} + \frac{(1 + x)^3}{3!} + \dots$,the coefficient of $x^n$ will be
A
$\frac{1}{n!}$
B
$\frac{1}{n!} + \frac{1}{(n + 1)!}$
C
$\frac{e}{n!}$
D
$e \left[ \frac{1}{n!} + \frac{1}{(n + 1)!} \right]$

Solution

(C) The given series is $S = \frac{1 + x}{1!} + \frac{(1 + x)^2}{2!} + \frac{(1 + x)^3}{3!} + \dots \infty$.
We know that the exponential series is $e^y = 1 + \frac{y}{1!} + \frac{y^2}{2!} + \frac{y^3}{3!} + \dots$.
Comparing this,we have $S = e^{1 + x} - 1$.
$S = e \cdot e^x - 1$.
Substituting the expansion of $e^x = 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots + \frac{x^n}{n!} + \dots$,we get:
$S = e \left( 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots + \frac{x^n}{n!} + \dots \right) - 1$.
$S = (e - 1) + ex + e\frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots + e\frac{x^n}{n!} + \dots$.
Therefore,the coefficient of $x^n$ is $\frac{e}{n!}$.
58
MediumMCQ
$1 + \frac{1 + 2}{1!} + \frac{1 + 2 + 3}{2!} + \frac{1 + 2 + 3 + 4}{3!} + \dots \infty = $
A
$0$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{7e}{2}$
D
$2e$

Solution

(C) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{1 + 2 + 3 + \dots + n}{(n-1)!}$.
Using the sum of first $n$ natural numbers,$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2(n-1)!}$.
We can rewrite the numerator as $n(n+1) = (n-1+1)(n-1+2) = (n-1)^2 + 3(n-1) + 2$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{(n-1)(n-2) + 3(n-1) + 2}{(n-1)!} \right] = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{1}{(n-3)!} + \frac{3}{(n-2)!} + \frac{2}{(n-1)!} \right]$.
Summing from $n=1$ to $\infty$,we get $S = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-3)!} + 3 \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-2)!} + 2 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!} \right]$.
Since $\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!} = e$,we have $S = \frac{1}{2} [e + 3e + 2e] = \frac{6e}{2} = 3e$.
Wait,re-evaluating the series: $T_1 = 1/0! = 1$,$T_2 = 3/1! = 3$,$T_3 = 6/2! = 3$,$T_4 = 10/6 = 5/3$.
The sum is $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n(n+1)}{2(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(n-1+1)(n-1+2)}{(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(k+1)(k+2)}{k!} = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{k^2+3k+2}{k!} = \frac{1}{2} [\sum \frac{k(k-1)+4k+2}{k!}] = \frac{1}{2} [e + 4e + 2e] = \frac{7e}{2}$.
59
MediumMCQ
$1.5 + \frac{2.6}{1!} + \frac{3.7}{2!} + \frac{4.8}{3!} + \dots$ is equal to
A
$13e$
B
$15e$
C
$9e + 1$
D
$5e$

Solution

(A) The general term of the series is $T_n = \frac{(n+1)(n+4)}{n!}$ for $n \ge 1$.
$T_n = \frac{n^2 + 5n + 4}{n!} = \frac{n(n-1) + 6n + 4}{n!} = \frac{n(n-1)}{n!} + \frac{6n}{n!} + \frac{4}{n!}$
$T_n = \frac{1}{(n-2)!} + \frac{6}{(n-1)!} + \frac{4}{n!}$
Summing from $n=1$ to $\infty$:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-2)!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{6}{(n-1)!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{4}{n!}$
Note that $\frac{1}{(n-2)!} = 0$ for $n=1$,so the sum starts from $n=2$:
$S = (e) + 6(e) + 4(e-1) = 11e - 4 + 4 = 11e$ (Wait,re-evaluating the series terms: $1.5 = \frac{1 \times 4}{0!}$ is not correct. Let's re-examine the series: $T_1 = 1.5 = \frac{3}{2}$,$T_2 = \frac{12}{1} = 12$,$T_3 = \frac{21}{2} = 10.5$. The general term is $T_n = \frac{(n+1)(n+4)}{n!}$).
Correcting the sum: $S = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(n+1)(n+4)}{n!} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{n^2+5n+4}{n!} = \sum \frac{n(n-1)+6n+4}{n!} = e + 6e + 4e = 11e$.
60
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{4}{1!} + \frac{11}{2!} + \frac{22}{3!} + \frac{37}{4!} + \frac{56}{5!} + \dots$ is
A
$6e$
B
$6e - 1$
C
$5e$
D
$5e + 1$

Solution

(B) The $n^{th}$ term of the numerator is given by $a_n = 2n^2 + n + 1$.
Thus,the $n^{th}$ term of the series is $T_n = \frac{2n^2 + n + 1}{n!}$.
We can rewrite the numerator as $2n(n-1) + 3n + 1$.
So,$T_n = \frac{2n(n-1) + 3n + 1}{n!} = \frac{2n(n-1)}{n(n-1)(n-2)!} + \frac{3n}{n(n-1)!} + \frac{1}{n!}$.
For $n \ge 2$,$T_n = \frac{2}{(n-2)!} + \frac{3}{(n-1)!} + \frac{1}{n!}$.
The sum of the series is $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = T_1 + \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \left( \frac{2}{(n-2)!} + \frac{3}{(n-1)!} + \frac{1}{n!} \right)$.
$T_1 = \frac{2(1)^2 + 1 + 1}{1!} = 4$.
$S = 4 + 2 \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-2)!} + 3 \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!} + \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$.
Using the expansion $e = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!}$,we have $\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-2)!} = e$,$\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!} = e-1$,and $\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!} = e-2$.
$S = 4 + 2(e) + 3(e-1) + (e-2) = 4 + 2e + 3e - 3 + e - 2 = 6e - 1$.
61
MediumMCQ
In the expansion of $\frac{a + bx + cx^2}{e^x}$,the coefficient of $x^n$ is
A
$\frac{a(-1)^n}{n!} + \frac{b(-1)^{n-1}}{(n-1)!} + \frac{c(-1)^{n-2}}{(n-2)!}$
B
$\frac{a}{n!} + \frac{b}{(n-1)!} + \frac{c}{(n-2)!}$
C
$\frac{(-1)^n}{n!} + \frac{(-1)^{n-1}}{(n-1)!} + \frac{(-1)^{n-2}}{(n-2)!}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The expression is $(a + bx + cx^2)e^{-x}$.
Using the expansion $e^{-x} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-x)^k}{k!} = 1 - \frac{x}{1!} + \frac{x^2}{2!} - \frac{x^3}{3!} + \dots + \frac{(-1)^k x^k}{k!} + \dots$
We have $(a + bx + cx^2) \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^k x^k}{k!} = a \sum \frac{(-1)^k x^k}{k!} + bx \sum \frac{(-1)^k x^k}{k!} + cx^2 \sum \frac{(-1)^k x^k}{k!}$.
To find the coefficient of $x^n$,we collect terms where the power of $x$ is $n$:
From $a \cdot \frac{(-1)^n x^n}{n!}$,we get $\frac{a(-1)^n}{n!}$.
From $bx \cdot \frac{(-1)^{n-1} x^{n-1}}{(n-1)!}$,we get $\frac{b(-1)^{n-1}}{(n-1)!}$.
From $cx^2 \cdot \frac{(-1)^{n-2} x^{n-2}}{(n-2)!}$,we get $\frac{c(-1)^{n-2}}{(n-2)!}$.
Thus,the coefficient of $x^n$ is $\frac{a(-1)^n}{n!} + \frac{b(-1)^{n-1}}{(n-1)!} + \frac{c(-1)^{n-2}}{(n-2)!}$.
62
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $1 + \frac{1}{4 \cdot 2!} + \frac{1}{16 \cdot 4!} + \frac{1}{64 \cdot 6!} + \dots$ to infinity is
A
$\frac{e - 1}{2\sqrt{e}}$
B
$\frac{e + 1}{2\sqrt{e}}$
C
$\frac{e - 1}{\sqrt{e}}$
D
$\frac{e + 1}{\sqrt{e}}$

Solution

(B) The expansion of $\cosh(x)$ is given by $\frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2} = 1 + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} + \frac{x^6}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
We can rewrite the given series as $1 + \frac{(1/2)^2}{2!} + \frac{(1/2)^4}{4!} + \frac{(1/2)^6}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
By comparing this with the expansion of $\cosh(x)$,we set $x = \frac{1}{2}$.
Thus,the sum is $\frac{e^{1/2} + e^{-1/2}}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{e} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{e}}}{2} = \frac{e + 1}{2\sqrt{e}}$.
63
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $1 + \frac{3}{2!} + \frac{7}{3!} + \frac{15}{4!} + \dots \text{to } \infty$ is
A
$e(e + 1)$
B
$e(1 - e)$
C
$3e - 1$
D
$e(e - 1)$

Solution

(D) The general term of the series is $T_n = \frac{2^n - 1}{n!}$ for $n \ge 1$.
The sum $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^n - 1}{n!}$.
$S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!} - \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$.
Recall the expansion $e^x = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = 1 + \frac{x}{1!} + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \dots$.
Thus,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!} = (e^2 - 1)$ and $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!} = (e - 1)$.
$S = (e^2 - 1) - (e - 1) = e^2 - e = e(e - 1)$.
64
DifficultMCQ
Find the sum of the series $\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
A
$\left( \frac{e^2 - 1}{2} \right)$
B
$\frac{(e - 1)^2}{2e}$
C
$\frac{e^2 - 1}{2e}$
D
$\frac{e^2 - 1}{e}$

Solution

(B) We know the expansion of $\cosh(x) = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2} = 1 + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} + \frac{x^6}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
Setting $x = 1$,we get:
$\frac{e^1 + e^{-1}}{2} = 1 + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
$\frac{1}{2} \left( e + \frac{1}{e} \right) = 1 + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \infty$.
Therefore,$\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \infty = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{e^2 + 1}{e} \right) - 1$.
$= \frac{e^2 + 1 - 2e}{2e} = \frac{(e - 1)^2}{2e}$.
65
DifficultMCQ
Find the sum to infinity of the series $\frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
A
$e^{-2}$
B
$e^{-1}$
C
$e^{-1/2}$
D
$e^{1/2}$

Solution

(B) We know the expansion of $e^x$ is given by:
$e^x = 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} + \dots + \infty$
Substitute $x = -1$ into the expansion:
$e^{-1} = 1 + (-1) + \frac{(-1)^2}{2!} + \frac{(-1)^3}{3!} + \frac{(-1)^4}{4!} + \dots$
$e^{-1} = 1 - 1 + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
$e^{-1} = 0 + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
Therefore,the sum of the series $\frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$ is $e^{-1}$.
66
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$ up to infinity is
A
$e^{-1/2}$
B
$e^{1/2}$
C
$e^{-2}$
D
$e^{-1}$

Solution

(D) We know the expansion of $e^x$ is given by:
$e^x = 1 + x + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^3}{3!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} + \dots$
Substitute $x = -1$ into the expansion:
$e^{-1} = 1 + (-1) + \frac{(-1)^2}{2!} + \frac{(-1)^3}{3!} + \frac{(-1)^4}{4!} + \dots$
$e^{-1} = 1 - 1 + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
Simplifying the expression:
$e^{-1} = 0 + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
$e^{-1} = \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \dots$
Thus,the sum of the series is $e^{-1}$.
67
MediumMCQ
$\frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1 + 2}{2!} + \frac{1 + 2 + 2^2}{3!} + .....\infty = $
A
$e^2$
B
$e^2 - 1$
C
$e^2 - e$
D
$e^3 - e^2$

Solution

(C) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{1 + 2 + 2^2 + .... + 2^{n-1}}{n!}$.
Using the sum of a geometric progression,$T_n = \frac{2^n - 1}{(2 - 1)n!} = \frac{2^n}{n!} - \frac{1}{n!}$.
Summing the series from $n=1$ to $\infty$:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{2^n}{n!} - \frac{1}{n!} \right) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!} - \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$.
We know that $e^x = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = 1 + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}$,so $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = e^x - 1$.
For $x=2$,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!} = e^2 - 1$.
For $x=1$,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1^n}{n!} = e^1 - 1 = e - 1$.
Therefore,$S = (e^2 - 1) - (e - 1) = e^2 - e$.
68
MediumMCQ
If $a = \sum\limits_{n = 0}^\infty {\frac{{{x^{3n}}}}{{(3n)!}}} ,\,b = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {\frac{{{x^{3n - 2}}}}{{(3n - 2)!}}} $ and $c = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {\frac{{{x^{3n - 1}}}}{{(3n - 1)!}}} $ then the value of ${a^3} + {b^3} + {c^3} - 3abc = $
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$-2$

Solution

(A) We know that the expansion of $e^x$ is $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}$.
Given $a = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^{3n}}{(3n)!}$,$b = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^{3n-2}}{(3n-2)!}$,and $c = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^{3n-1}}{(3n-1)!}$.
Summing these,$a+b+c = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = e^x$.
Using the cube roots of unity $\omega$ and $\omega^2$,we have:
$a + b\omega + c\omega^2 = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(\omega x)^n}{n!} = e^{\omega x}$.
$a + b\omega^2 + c\omega = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(\omega^2 x)^n}{n!} = e^{\omega^2 x}$.
Using the identity $a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = (a+b+c)(a+b\omega+c\omega^2)(a+b\omega^2+c\omega)$:
$a^3 + b^3 + c^3 - 3abc = e^x \cdot e^{\omega x} \cdot e^{\omega^2 x} = e^{x(1+\omega+\omega^2)}$.
Since $1+\omega+\omega^2 = 0$,we get $e^{x(0)} = e^0 = 1$.
69
MediumMCQ
If $S_n$ denotes the sum of the products of the first $n$ natural numbers taken two at a time,then $\sum\limits_{n = 0}^\infty \frac{S_n}{(n + 1)!} = $
A
$\frac{11e}{24}$
B
$\frac{11e}{12}$
C
$\frac{13e}{24}$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) We know that $\sum_{1 \le i < j \le n} ij = \frac{1}{2} [(\sum_{i=1}^n i)^2 - \sum_{i=1}^n i^2]$.
$S_n = \frac{1}{2} [(\frac{n(n+1)}{2})^2 - \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}]$
$S_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [\frac{n(n+1)}{4} - \frac{2n+1}{6}] = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [\frac{3n^2+3n-4n-2}{12}] = \frac{n(n+1)(3n^2-n-2)}{24} = \frac{n(n+1)(n-1)(3n+2)}{24}$.
For $n=0, 1$,$S_n = 0$. For $n \ge 2$,$\frac{S_n}{(n+1)!} = \frac{n(n+1)(n-1)(3n+2)}{24(n+1)n(n-1)(n-2)!} = \frac{3n+2}{24(n-2)!}$.
$\sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{3n+2}{24(n-2)!} = \frac{1}{24} \sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{3(n-2)+8}{(n-2)!} = \frac{1}{24} [3 \sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{1}{(n-3)!} + 8 \sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{1}{(n-2)!}]$.
Note: $\frac{1}{(n-3)!} = 0$ for $n=2$. So,$\frac{1}{24} [3 \sum_{n=3}^\infty \frac{1}{(n-3)!} + 8 \sum_{n=2}^\infty \frac{1}{(n-2)!}] = \frac{1}{24} [3e + 8e] = \frac{11e}{24}$.
70
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $C = 1 + \frac{\cos x}{1!} + \frac{\cos 2x}{2!} + \frac{\cos 3x}{3!} + \dots$ and $S = \frac{\sin x}{1!} + \frac{\sin 2x}{2!} + \frac{\sin 3x}{3!} + \dots$ is equal to
A
$\exp(ix)$
B
$\exp[\cos(\sin x) + i\sin(\sin x)]$
C
$\exp[\exp(ix)]$
D
$\exp(\cos x)[\exp(ix)]$

Solution

(C) Consider the complex series $C + iS$:
$C + iS = 1 + \frac{(\cos x + i\sin x)}{1!} + \frac{(\cos 2x + i\sin 2x)}{2!} + \frac{(\cos 3x + i\sin 3x)}{3!} + \dots$
Using Euler's formula $e^{i\theta} = \cos \theta + i\sin \theta$,we get:
$C + iS = 1 + \frac{e^{ix}}{1!} + \frac{e^{i2x}}{2!} + \frac{e^{i3x}}{3!} + \dots$
$C + iS = 1 + \frac{(e^{ix})}{1!} + \frac{(e^{ix})^2}{2!} + \frac{(e^{ix})^3}{3!} + \dots$
This is the expansion of the exponential series $e^z = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{z^n}{n!}$ where $z = e^{ix}$.
Therefore,$C + iS = e^{(e^{ix})} = \exp[\exp(ix)]$.
71
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots$ is
A
$\frac{e^2 - 2}{e}$
B
$\frac{(e - 1)^2}{2e}$
C
$\frac{e^2 - 1}{2e}$
D
$\frac{e^2 - 1}{2}$

Solution

(B) We know the expansion of $\cosh(x)$ is given by $\frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2} = 1 + \frac{x^2}{2!} + \frac{x^4}{4!} + \frac{x^6}{6!} + \dots$
Setting $x = 1$,we get:
$\frac{e^1 + e^{-1}}{2} = 1 + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots$
$\frac{e + \frac{1}{e}}{2} = 1 + \left( \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \right)$
$\frac{e^2 + 1}{2e} = 1 + \left( \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots \right)$
Therefore,the sum of the series is:
$\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{4!} + \frac{1}{6!} + \dots = \frac{e^2 + 1}{2e} - 1$
$= \frac{e^2 + 1 - 2e}{2e} = \frac{(e - 1)^2}{2e}$.
72
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n^{2}+6 n+10}{(2 n+1) !}$ is equal to :
A
$\frac{41}{8} e +\frac{19}{8} e ^{-1}-10$
B
$\frac{41}{8} e -\frac{19}{8} e ^{-1}-10$
C
$\frac{41}{8} e +\frac{19}{8} e ^{-1}+10$
D
$-\frac{41}{8} e +\frac{19}{8} e ^{-1}-10$

Solution

(B) Let $T_n = \frac{n^2+6n+10}{(2n+1)!}$.
We can rewrite the numerator as:
$n^2+6n+10 = \frac{1}{4}(4n^2+24n+40) = \frac{1}{4}((2n+1)^2 + 20n + 39) = \frac{1}{4}((2n+1)^2 + 10(2n+1) + 29)$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \frac{2n+1}{(2n)!} + \frac{10}{(2n)!} + \frac{29}{(2n+1)!} \right]$.
Using $\frac{2n+1}{(2n)!} = \frac{2n}{(2n)!} + \frac{1}{(2n)!} = \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} + \frac{1}{(2n)!}$,we get:
$T_n = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} + \frac{11}{(2n)!} + \frac{29}{(2n+1)!} \right]$.
Summing from $n=1$ to $\infty$:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} + 11 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} + 29 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)!} \right]$.
Recall the series expansions: $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} = \frac{e-e^{-1}}{2}$,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = \frac{e+e^{-1}-2}{2}$,and $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)!} = \frac{e-e^{-1}-2}{2}$.
Substituting these values:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \frac{e-e^{-1}}{2} + 11 \frac{e+e^{-1}-2}{2} + 29 \frac{e-e^{-1}-2}{2} \right]$
$S = \frac{1}{8} [e - e^{-1} + 11e + 11e^{-1} - 22 + 29e - 29e^{-1} - 58]$
$S = \frac{1}{8} [41e - 19e^{-1} - 80] = \frac{41}{8}e - \frac{19}{8}e^{-1} - 10$.
73
DifficultMCQ
Let $S_{n} = 1 \cdot (n-1) + 2 \cdot (n-2) + 3 \cdot (n-3) + \dots + (n-1) \cdot 1$,for $n \geq 4$. The sum $\sum_{n=4}^{\infty} \left( \frac{2 S_{n}}{n!} - \frac{1}{(n-2)!} \right)$ is equal to:
A
$\frac{e-1}{3}$
B
$\frac{e-2}{6}$
C
$\frac{e}{3}$
D
$\frac{e}{6}$

Solution

(A) The general term of the sum $S_{n}$ is $T_{r} = r(n-r)$ for $r = 1$ to $n-1$.
$S_{n} = \sum_{r=1}^{n-1} (nr - r^{2}) = n \sum_{r=1}^{n-1} r - \sum_{r=1}^{n-1} r^{2}$.
$S_{n} = n \frac{(n-1)n}{2} - \frac{(n-1)n(2n-1)}{6} = \frac{n(n-1)}{6} [3n - (2n-1)] = \frac{n(n-1)(n+1)}{6}$.
Now,consider the term inside the summation: $\frac{2 S_{n}}{n!} - \frac{1}{(n-2)!} = \frac{2 n(n-1)(n+1)}{6 n(n-1)(n-2)!} - \frac{1}{(n-2)!}$.
$= \frac{n+1}{3(n-2)!} - \frac{1}{(n-2)!} = \frac{n+1-3}{3(n-2)!} = \frac{n-2}{3(n-2)!} = \frac{1}{3(n-3)!}$.
Summing from $n=4$ to $\infty$: $\sum_{n=4}^{\infty} \frac{1}{3(n-3)!} = \frac{1}{3} \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!} = \frac{1}{3} (e-1)$.
74
DifficultMCQ
Let $C(\theta) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{\cos(n\theta)}{n!}$. Which of the following statements is $FALSE$?
A
$C(0) \cdot C(\pi) = 1$
B
$C(0) + C(\pi) > 2$
C
$C(\theta) > 0$ for all $\theta \in \mathbb{R}$
D
$C^{\prime}(\theta) \neq 0$ for all $\theta \in \mathbb{R}$

Solution

(D) Given $C(\theta) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{\cos(n\theta)}{n!}$.
$C(0) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!} = 1 + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \dots = e$.
$C(\pi) = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^n}{n!} = 1 - \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} - \dots = e^{-1}$.
$(A)$ $C(0) \cdot C(\pi) = e \cdot e^{-1} = 1$ (True).
$(B)$ $C(0) + C(\pi) = e + \frac{1}{e} \approx 2.718 + 0.368 = 3.086 > 2$ (True).
$(C)$ $C(\theta) = \text{Re}\left(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{e^{in\theta}}{n!}\right) = \text{Re}(e^{e^{i\theta}}) = \text{Re}(e^{\cos \theta + i \sin \theta}) = e^{\cos \theta} \cos(\sin \theta)$. Since $e^{\cos \theta} > 0$ and $\cos(\sin \theta) > 0$ (as $|\sin \theta| \le 1 < \frac{\pi}{2}$),$C(\theta) > 0$ (True).
$(D)$ $C^{\prime}(\theta) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} -\frac{n \sin(n\theta)}{n!} = -\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{\sin(n\theta)}{(n-1)!}$. At $\theta = 0$,$C^{\prime}(0) = 0$. Thus,the statement $C^{\prime}(\theta) \neq 0$ for all $\theta \in \mathbb{R}$ is False.
75
DifficultMCQ
Let $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{n^3((2n)!) + (2n-1)(n!)}{(n!)((2n)!)} = ae + \frac{b}{e} + c$,where $a, b, c \in \mathbb{Z}$ and $e = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$. Then $a^2 - b + c$ is equal to $................$.
A
$25$
B
$24$
C
$23$
D
$26$

Solution

(D) The given expression is $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \left( \frac{n^3}{(n!)} + \frac{2n-1}{(2n)!} \right)$.
We know that $n^3 = n(n-1)(n-2) + 3n(n-1) + n$.
Thus,$\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{n^3}{n!} = \sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-3)!} + 3\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-2)!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!} = e + 3e + e = 5e$.
For the second part,$\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{2n-1}{(2n)!} = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n}{(2n)!} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!}$.
Using the series for $e$ and $e^{-1}$,$\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = \frac{e + e^{-1}}{2}$ and $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)!} = \frac{e - e^{-1}}{2}$.
Note that $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2k+1)!} = \frac{e - e^{-1}}{2}$.
So,the sum is $5e + \frac{e - e^{-1}}{2} - \frac{e + e^{-1}}{2} = 5e - e^{-1}$.
Comparing with $ae + be^{-1} + c$,we get $a=5, b=-1, c=0$.
Therefore,$a^2 - b + c = 5^2 - (-1) + 0 = 25 + 1 = 26$.
76
DifficultMCQ
The sum $\sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n^2+3n+4}{(2n)!}$ is equal to :
A
$\frac{11e}{2}+\frac{7}{2e}$
B
$\frac{13e}{4}+\frac{5}{4e}-4$
C
$\frac{11e}{2}+\frac{7}{2e}-4$
D
$\frac{13e}{4}+\frac{5}{4e}$

Solution

(B) We want to evaluate $S = \sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n^2+3n+4}{(2n)!}$.
First,express the numerator in terms of $2n(2n-1)$:
$2n^2+3n+4 = \frac{1}{2}(2n)(2n-1) + 4n + 4 = \frac{1}{2}(2n)(2n-1) + 2(2n) + 4$.
Thus,$S = \sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{\frac{1}{2}(2n)(2n-1) + 2(2n) + 4}{(2n)!} = \frac{1}{2} \sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-2)!} + 2 \sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} + 4 \sum \limits_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!}$.
Recall the series expansions:
$e = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!}$ and $e^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^k}{k!}$.
$e+e^{-1} = 2 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = 2(1 + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!}) \implies \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = \frac{e+e^{-1}-2}{2}$.
$e-e^{-1} = 2 \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} \implies \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-1)!} = \frac{e-e^{-1}}{2}$.
For the first term,$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n-2)!} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2k)!} = 1 + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n)!} = 1 + \frac{e+e^{-1}-2}{2} = \frac{e+e^{-1}}{2}$.
Substituting these values:
$S = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{e+e^{-1}}{2}) + 2(\frac{e-e^{-1}}{2}) + 4(\frac{e+e^{-1}-2}{2})$
$S = \frac{e+e^{-1}}{4} + e - e^{-1} + 2e + 2e^{-1} - 4$
$S = (\frac{1}{4} + 1 + 2)e + (\frac{1}{4} - 1 + 2)e^{-1} - 4 = \frac{13}{4}e + \frac{5}{4e} - 4$.
77
DifficultMCQ
$b = 1 + \frac{{}^1 C_0 + {}^1 C_1}{1!} + \frac{{}^2 C_0 + {}^2 C_1 + {}^2 C_2}{2!} + \frac{{}^3 C_0 + {}^3 C_1 + {}^3 C_2 + {}^3 C_3}{3!} + \ldots$
Let $a = 1 + \frac{{}^2 C_2}{3!} + \frac{{}^3 C_2}{4!} + \frac{{}^4 C_2}{5!} + \ldots$. Then $\frac{2b}{a^2}$ is equal to:
A
$5$
B
$8$
C
$3$
D
$7$

Solution

(B) We know that $\sum_{r=0}^{n} {}^n C_r = 2^n$.
Thus,$b = 1 + \frac{2^1}{1!} + \frac{2^2}{2!} + \frac{2^3}{3!} + \ldots = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!} = e^2$.
Now,$a = 1 + \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{{}^n C_2}{(n+1)!}$.
Using ${}^n C_2 = \frac{n(n-1)}{2}$,we have $a = 1 + \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{n(n-1)}{2(n+1)!} = 1 + \frac{1}{2} \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{n(n-1)}{(n+1)!}$.
Since $\frac{n(n-1)}{(n+1)!} = \frac{(n+1-1)(n-1)}{(n+1)!} = \frac{(n+1)(n-1) - (n-1)}{(n+1)!} = \frac{n-1}{n!} - \frac{n-1}{(n+1)!} = \left(\frac{n}{(n)!} - \frac{1}{n!}\right) - \left(\frac{n+1}{(n+1)!} - \frac{2}{(n+1)!}\right) = \left(\frac{1}{(n-1)!} - \frac{1}{n!}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{n!} - \frac{2}{(n+1)!}\right)$.
Summing this series leads to $a = e/2$.
Therefore,$\frac{2b}{a^2} = \frac{2(e^2)}{(e/2)^2} = \frac{2e^2}{e^2/4} = 8$.
78
DifficultMCQ
The sum $1+\frac{1+3}{2!}+\frac{1+3+5}{3!}+\frac{1+3+5+7}{4!}+\ldots$ up to $\infty$ terms is equal to (in $e$)
A
$6$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The $r$-th term of the series is $T_r = \frac{1+3+5+\ldots+(2r-1)}{r!}$.
Since the sum of the first $r$ odd numbers is $r^2$,we have $T_r = \frac{r^2}{r!} = \frac{r}{(r-1)!}$.
We can write $r$ as $(r-1+1)$,so $T_r = \frac{r-1+1}{(r-1)!} = \frac{r-1}{(r-1)!} + \frac{1}{(r-1)!} = \frac{1}{(r-2)!} + \frac{1}{(r-1)!}$ (for $r \ge 2$).
The sum $S = \sum_{r=1}^{\infty} T_r = T_1 + \sum_{r=2}^{\infty} \left( \frac{1}{(r-2)!} + \frac{1}{(r-1)!} \right)$.
$S = 1 + \sum_{r=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(r-2)!} + \sum_{r=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(r-1)!}$.
$S = 1 + (\frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \ldots) + (\frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \ldots) = 1 + e + (e-1) = 2e$.
79
MediumMCQ
The coefficient of $x^{6}$ in the expansion of $e^{2x}$ is:
A
$\frac{2}{45}$
B
$\frac{7}{45}$
C
$\frac{4}{45}$
D
$\frac{1}{45}$

Solution

(C) The expansion of $e^{z}$ is given by $e^{z} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{z^{n}}{n!}$.
Substituting $z = 2x$,we get $e^{2x} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(2x)^{n}}{n!}$.
To find the coefficient of $x^{6}$,we look at the term where $n=6$:
$\frac{(2x)^{6}}{6!} = \frac{2^{6} \cdot x^{6}}{720}$.
Calculating the value: $\frac{64}{720} = \frac{64 \div 16}{720 \div 16} = \frac{4}{45}$.
Thus,the coefficient of $x^{6}$ is $\frac{4}{45}$.
80
MediumMCQ
The money invested in a company is compounded continuously. ₹ $400$ invested today becomes ₹ $800$ in $6$ years. What will it become at the end of $33$ years? (Given $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.4142$)
A
₹ $9050.88$
B
₹ $18101.76$
C
₹ $6788.16$
D
₹ $12067.84$

Solution

(B) For continuous compounding,the formula is $A = Pe^{rt}$.
Given $P = 400$,$A = 800$ at $t = 6$ years.
$800 = 400e^{6r} \implies e^{6r} = 2 \implies 6r = \ln(2) \implies r = \frac{\ln(2)}{6}$.
We need to find the amount $A$ at $t = 33$ years.
$A = 400e^{33r} = 400e^{33 \times \frac{\ln(2)}{6}} = 400e^{5.5 \ln(2)} = 400(e^{\ln(2)})^{5.5} = 400(2^{5.5})$.
$2^{5.5} = 2^5 \times 2^{0.5} = 32 \times \sqrt{2}$.
Given $\sqrt{2} \approx 1.4142$,so $2^{5.5} = 32 \times 1.4142 = 45.2544$.
$A = 400 \times 45.2544 = 18101.76$.
Thus,the amount at the end of $33$ years is ₹ $18101.76$.
81
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following is not correct for the features of the exponential function given by $f(x) = b^{x}$ where $b > 1$?
A
The domain of the function is $R$,the set of real numbers.
B
The range of the function is the set of all positive real numbers.
C
For very large negative values of $x$,the function is very close to $0$.
D
The point $(1, 0)$ is always on the graph of the function.

Solution

(D) Given the function $f(x) = b^{x}$ where $b > 1$.
For any exponential function of the form $f(x) = b^{x}$,the point $(0, 1)$ always lies on the graph because $f(0) = b^{0} = 1$.
The point $(1, b)$ lies on the graph because $f(1) = b^{1} = b$.
Therefore,the point $(1, 0)$ does not lie on the graph of the function $f(x) = b^{x}$.
Thus,option $D$ is not correct.
82
DifficultMCQ
$\frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1+2}{3!} + \frac{1+2+3}{4!} + \ldots$ is equal to :
A
$\frac{e}{2}$
B
$\frac{e}{3}$
C
$\frac{e}{4}$
D
$\frac{e}{5}$

Solution

(A) The $n$-th term of the series is $T_n = \frac{1+2+3+\ldots+n}{(n+1)!}$.
Using the sum of first $n$ natural numbers,$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2(n+1)!} = \frac{n(n+1)}{2(n+1)n(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{2(n-1)!}$.
Summing from $n=1$ to $\infty$:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!}$.
Let $k = n-1$,then as $n=1, k=0$ and as $n \to \infty, k \to \infty$.
$S = \frac{1}{2} \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!} = \frac{1}{2} \left( \frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \ldots \right) = \frac{1}{2} e$.
Thus,the sum is $\frac{e}{2}$.
83
DifficultMCQ
$\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k !} \left(\sum_{n=1}^k 2^{n-1}\right)$ is equal to
A
$e$
B
$e^2+e$
C
$e^2$
D
$e^2-e$

Solution

(D) The given sum is $S = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k !} \left(\sum_{n=1}^k 2^{n-1}\right)$.
Inside the bracket,we have a geometric series with $a=1$,$r=2$,and $k$ terms,so $\sum_{n=1}^k 2^{n-1} = \frac{1(2^k-1)}{2-1} = 2^k-1$.
Substituting this into the expression,we get $S = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^k-1}{k !}$.
This can be split into two sums: $S = \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^k}{k !} - \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k !}$.
We know that $e^x = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^k}{k !} = 1 + \sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^k}{k !}$,so $\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{x^k}{k !} = e^x - 1$.
For the first sum,$x=2$,so $\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^k}{k !} = e^2 - 1$.
For the second sum,$x=1$,so $\sum_{k=1}^{\infty} \frac{1^k}{k !} = e^1 - 1 = e - 1$.
Thus,$S = (e^2 - 1) - (e - 1) = e^2 - e$.
84
DifficultMCQ
$\frac{2}{2!} + \frac{2+4}{3!} + \frac{2+4+6}{4!} + \dots$ is equal to
A
$e$
B
$e^{-1}$
C
$e^{-2}$
D
$e^{-3}$

Solution

(A) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{2+4+6+\dots+2n}{(n+1)!}$.
Using the sum of the first $n$ even numbers,$\sum_{k=1}^{n} 2k = 2 \times \frac{n(n+1)}{2} = n(n+1)$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{(n+1)!} = \frac{n(n+1)}{(n+1)n(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{(n-1)!}$ for $n \geq 1$.
The sum of the series is $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!}$.
Let $m = n-1$,then $S = \sum_{m=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{m!} = \frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \dots = e$.
85
MediumMCQ
If $\cosh (x-\log 3)=\sinh x$,then $x=$
A
$\frac{1}{2} \log 3$
B
$\frac{1}{2} \log 6$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \log 5$
D
$\log 3$

Solution

(B) Given: $\cosh (x-\log 3)=\sinh x$
Using the definitions $\cosh \theta = \frac{e^{\theta}+e^{-\theta}}{2}$ and $\sinh \theta = \frac{e^{\theta}-e^{-\theta}}{2}$:
$\frac{e^{x-\log 3}+e^{-(x-\log 3)}}{2} = \frac{e^x-e^{-x}}{2}$
$e^x \cdot e^{-\log 3} + e^{-x} \cdot e^{\log 3} = e^x - e^{-x}$
Since $e^{-\log 3} = \frac{1}{3}$ and $e^{\log 3} = 3$:
$\frac{1}{3} e^x + 3 e^{-x} = e^x - e^{-x}$
$3 e^{-x} + e^{-x} = e^x - \frac{1}{3} e^x$
$4 e^{-x} = \frac{2}{3} e^x$
$e^{2x} = 4 \cdot \frac{3}{2} = 6$
$2x = \log 6$
$x = \frac{1}{2} \log 6$
86
MediumMCQ
If $2 \sinh x = \cosh x$,then $x =$
A
$\frac{1}{3} \log 2$
B
$2 \log 3$
C
$\frac{1}{2} \log 3$
D
$\log 9$

Solution

(C) Given $2 \sinh x = \cosh x$.
Using the definitions $\sinh x = \frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{2}$ and $\cosh x = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2}$:
$2 \left( \frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{2} \right) = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2}$
$e^x - e^{-x} = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2}$
$2e^x - 2e^{-x} = e^x + e^{-x}$
$e^x = 3e^{-x}$
$e^{2x} = 3$
Taking the natural logarithm on both sides:
$2x = \log_e 3$
$x = \frac{1}{2} \log_e 3$
87
DifficultMCQ
$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n}{(2n+1)!}$ is equal to
A
$1/e$
B
$e/2$
C
$e$
D
$2e$

Solution

(A) We have the series $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n}{(2n+1)!}$.
Rewrite the numerator as $(2n+1) - 1$:
$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n+1-1}{(2n+1)!} = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{2n+1}{(2n+1)!} - \frac{1}{(2n+1)!} \right) = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left( \frac{1}{(2n)!} - \frac{1}{(2n+1)!} \right)$.
Expanding the summation:
$= \left( \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{4!} - \frac{1}{5!} \right) + \dots$
Recall the Taylor series expansion for $e^x$ at $x = -1$:
$e^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^k}{k!} = \frac{1}{0!} - \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \frac{1}{5!} + \dots$
$e^{-1} = 1 - 1 + \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \frac{1}{5!} + \dots = \frac{1}{2!} - \frac{1}{3!} + \frac{1}{4!} - \frac{1}{5!} + \dots$
Thus,the sum is equal to $e^{-1} = 1/e$.
88
MediumMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{1}{2 !} + \frac{1+2}{3 !} + \frac{1+2+3}{4 !} + \ldots$ is equal to :
A
$\frac{e}{2}$
B
$\frac{e}{3}$
C
$\frac{e}{4}$
D
$\frac{e}{5}$

Solution

(A) The $n$th term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{1+2+3+\ldots+n}{(n+1) !}$.
Using the sum of first $n$ natural numbers,$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2(n+1)!} = \frac{n}{2(n)!} = \frac{1}{2(n-1)!}$.
For $n=1, 2, 3, \ldots$,the terms are $T_1 = \frac{1}{2(0!)}, T_2 = \frac{1}{2(1!)}, T_3 = \frac{1}{2(2!)}, \ldots$.
The sum $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{3!} + \ldots \right]$.
Since $e = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!} = 1 + 1 + \frac{1}{2!} + \frac{1}{3!} + \ldots$,we have $S = \frac{1}{2} e$.
89
MediumMCQ
$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n^2+n+1}{n!}$ is equal to
A
$2e-1$
B
$2e+1$
C
$6e-1$
D
$6e+1$

Solution

(C) We have the sum $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2n^2+n+1}{n!}$.
Since $n^2 = n(n-1) + n$,we can write the numerator as $2n(n-1) + 2n + n + 1 = 2n(n-1) + 3n + 1$.
Thus,$\frac{2n^2+n+1}{n!} = \frac{2n(n-1)}{n!} + \frac{3n}{n!} + \frac{1}{n!} = \frac{2}{(n-2)!} + \frac{3}{(n-1)!} + \frac{1}{n!}$.
Summing from $n=1$ to $\infty$:
$S = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{2}{(n-2)!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{3}{(n-1)!} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n!}$.
Using the series expansion $e = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{k!}$:
$S = 2e + 3e + (e-1) = 6e - 1$.
90
DifficultMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{2}{2 !} + \frac{2+4}{3 !} + \frac{2+4+6}{4 !} + \ldots$ is equal to
A
$e$
B
$e^{-1}$
C
$e^{-2}$
D
$e^{-3}$

Solution

(A) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{2+4+6+\ldots+2n}{(n+1)!}$.
Using the sum of the first $n$ even numbers,$\sum_{k=1}^{n} 2k = 2 \times \frac{n(n+1)}{2} = n(n+1)$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{(n+1)!} = \frac{n(n+1)}{(n+1)n(n-1)!} = \frac{1}{(n-1)!}$ for $n \ge 1$.
The sum of the series is $S = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} T_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n-1)!}$.
Let $m = n-1$,then $S = \sum_{m=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{m!} = \frac{1}{0!} + \frac{1}{1!} + \frac{1}{2!} + \ldots = e$.
91
DifficultMCQ
The coefficient of $x^k$ in the expansion of $\frac{1-2x-x^2}{e^{-x}}$ is
A
$\frac{1-k-k^2}{k!}$
B
$\frac{k^2+1}{k!}$
C
$\frac{1-k}{k!}$
D
$\frac{1}{k!}$

Solution

(A) We have $\frac{1-2x-x^2}{e^{-x}} = (1-2x-x^2)e^x$.
Expanding $e^x$ as $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}$,we get:
$(1-2x-x^2) \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!} - 2 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^{n+1}}{n!} - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^{n+2}}{n!}$.
To find the coefficient of $x^k$,we extract terms where the power of $x$ is $k$:
From the first sum,the coefficient is $\frac{1}{k!}$.
From the second sum,we need $n+1=k$,so $n=k-1$,giving $-2 \times \frac{1}{(k-1)!}$.
From the third sum,we need $n+2=k$,so $n=k-2$,giving $-1 \times \frac{1}{(k-2)!}$.
Summing these coefficients:
$\frac{1}{k!} - \frac{2}{(k-1)!} - \frac{1}{(k-2)!} = \frac{1 - 2k - k(k-1)}{k!} = \frac{1 - 2k - k^2 + k}{k!} = \frac{1 - k - k^2}{k!}$.
92
MediumMCQ
The coefficient of $x^n$ in $\frac{1-2x}{e^x}$ is:
A
$\frac{(1+2n)}{n!}$
B
$(-1)^n \cdot \frac{(1+2n)}{n!}$
C
$(-1)^n \cdot \frac{(1-2n)}{n!}$
D
$(-1)^n \cdot \frac{(1+4n)}{n!}$

Solution

(B) We have $\frac{1-2x}{e^x} = (1-2x)e^{-x}$.
Using the expansion $e^{-x} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} \frac{(-x)^k}{k!} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k \frac{x^k}{k!}$,we get:
$(1-2x) \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k \frac{x^k}{k!} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k \frac{x^k}{k!} - 2x \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (-1)^k \frac{x^k}{k!}$.
The coefficient of $x^n$ is obtained from the first term when $k=n$ and from the second term when $k=n-1$:
Coefficient of $x^n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n!} - 2 \cdot \frac{(-1)^{n-1}}{(n-1)!}$.
Since $(-1)^{n-1} = -(-1)^n$,we have:
Coefficient of $x^n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n!} + 2 \cdot \frac{(-1)^n}{(n-1)!} = \frac{(-1)^n}{n!} [1 + 2n] = (-1)^n \cdot \frac{(1+2n)}{n!}$.

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