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    The value of (1-1/3) (1-1/4)(1-1/5) ..... (1-1/n) is equal to :
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    The value of (1-1/3) (1-1/4)(1-1/5) ..... (1-1/n) is equal to :

    A.

    1/n

    B.

    2/n

    C.

    n/2

    D.

    4/n

    Correct option is B

    Solution to the Problem

    Problem:

    Find the value of the expression:
    (1 - 1/3) (1 - 1/4) (1 - 1/5) ... (1 - 1/n).

    Solution:

    Step 1: Simplify each term

    Each term in the product can be simplified as follows:
    1 - 1/k = (k - 1) / k, where k ≥ 3.
    Thus, the product becomes:
    (1 - 1/3) (1 - 1/4) (1 - 1/5) ... (1 - 1/n)
    = (2/3) × (3/4) × (4/5) × ... × ((n-1)/n).

    Step 2: Combine terms

    The product telescopes (cancels out adjacent terms) as follows:
    (2/3) × (3/4) × (4/5) × ... × ((n-1)/n)
    = 2/n.

    Final Answer:

    The value of the expression is:
    (1 - 1/3) (1 - 1/4) (1 - 1/5) ... (1 - 1/n) = 2/n.

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