Let and c be in G.P with common ratio r, where and . If and 15 c are the first three terms of an A.P., then the term of this A.P is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
With in G.P., and . For to be in A.P., , i.e. , which gives and factors as . The constraint selects . The A.P. then has common difference , so its fourth term is .
JEE Main · 2019 · 10 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Single correct option