JEE Main · 2021 · 25 Jul 2021 · Shift 1 · Sequences and Series

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Let be the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic progression. If , then the value of is ;
  1. (A)2
  2. (B)6✓ Correct
  3. (C)8
  4. (D)4

Answer: (B)

Solution

With first term and common difference , . The condition reads


Substituting this into the required ratio,

So .

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