JEE Main · 2012 · 29 Apr 2012 · Offline · Sequences and Series

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If 100 times the term of an AP with non zero common difference equals the 50 times its term, then the term of this AP is
  1. (A)-150
  2. (B)150 times its term
  3. (C)150
  4. (D)zero✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

With for the arithmetic progression, the condition becomes , i.e. , which simplifies to , or . But is precisely , so the th term is zero.

JEE Main · 2012 · 29 Apr 2012 · Offline · Single correct option

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