The common difference of the A.P. is 2 more than the common difference of A.P. . If , and , then is equal to:
- (A)81
- (B)-127
- (C)-81✓ Correct
- (D)127
Answer: (C)
Solution
For the first progression, and ; subtracting gives , so and . The second progression has common difference . The condition reads , i.e. , so .
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