JEE Main · 2020 · 07 Jan 2020 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let be a G.P. such that , and . If , then is equal to:
  1. (A)-171✓ Correct
  2. (B)-513
  3. (C)171
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

The two conditions give and ; dividing one by the other, , so . Because , the choice with is the valid one. The nine-term sum is . Setting this equal to gives .

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