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