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Question 55

The population $P (t)$ , in thousands, of a species in a controlled environment is estimated using the model $P(t)=15(25+At)−12\displaystyle P(t) = 15(25 + At)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$ , where $t\,$ is the time in years since the study began ( $\ge 0$ ). The binomial expansion of $P (t)$ in ascending powers of $t\,$ is given as $B−625t+Ct2+…\displaystyle B - \frac{6}{25}t + Ct^2 + \dots$

Determine the exact values of the constants $A$ , $B$ , and $C$ .

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State the range of values of $t\,$ for which this expansion is valid.

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For the expansion, find the coefficient of the term in $t^3$ .

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1.7.1 Binomial expansion Questions

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1.7.1 Binomial expansion

144 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.7.1 Binomial expansion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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