JEE Main · 2024 · 05 Apr 2024 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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For , the least value of , for which are three consecutive terms of an A.P., is equal to :
  1. (A)8
  2. (B)4
  3. (C)16
  4. (D)10✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Let for . Then and .
A.P. condition: .
With , , so

This is increasing in for , so its least value (over ) occurs at (i.e. ):

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