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Q.The number of solutions of the equation x1+x2++x8=20x_1 + x_2 + \cdots + x_8 = 20 where each xix_i is a non-negative integer not exceeding 4 is equal to the coefficient of x20x^{20} in

a
(1+x+x2+x3+x4)8(1 + x + x^2 + x^3 + x^4)^8
b
(1x5)8(1x)8(1 - x^5)^8 (1 - x)^{-8}
c
(1+x++x4)8(1 + x + \cdots + x^4)^8 directly
d
both (a) and (b)

Correct Answer: Option D

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