JEE Main · 2024 · 04 Apr 2024 · Shift 1 · Sequences and Series

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Let the first three terms 2, p and , of a G.P. be respectively the , and terms of an A.P. If the term of the G.P. is the term of the A.P., then is equal to
  1. (A)163✓ Correct
  2. (B)151
  3. (C)177
  4. (D)169

Answer: (A)

Solution

Let the GP be . Then . As AP terms: .
So and , giving .
Then or . Since , take , , , .

Common ratio ; the 5th GP term . Setting it equal to the th AP term:

Option A.

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