The coefficient of x in the expansion of (x + 5)3 is


We have,

(x + 5)3 = x3 + (5)3 + 3 × x × 5 (x + 5)


= x3 + 125 + 15x (x + 5)


= x3 + 125 + 15x2 + 75x


Coefficient of x = 75


Hence, option D is correct

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