JEE Main · 2019 · 09 Jan 2019 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let and c be the and terms respectively of a non - constant A.P. If these are also the three consecutive terms of a G.P. then is equal to:
  1. (A)
  2. (B)4✓ Correct
  3. (C)2
  4. (D)

Answer: (B)

Solution

Let the A.P. have first term and common difference , so , , . Being in G.P. means : . Expanding, , so , i.e. . The A.P. is non-constant, so and . Then .

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