cmi-entrance 2015 Q7
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(i) By the binomial theorem $(\sqrt{2} + 1)^{10} = \sum_{i=0}^{10} C_i (\sqrt{2})^i$, where $C_i$ are appropriate constants. Write the value of $i$ for which $C_i (\sqrt{2})^i$ is the largest among the 11 terms in this sum.
(ii) For every natural number $n$, let $(\sqrt{2} + 1)^n = p_n + \sqrt{2} q_n$, where $p_n$ and $q_n$ are integers. Calculate $\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \left(\frac{p_n}{q_n}\right)^{10}$.