For , the least value of , for which are three consecutive terms of an A.P., is equal to :
- (A)8
- (B)4
- (C)16
- (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. ):
A.P. condition: .
With , , so
This is increasing in for , so its least value (over ) occurs at (i.e. ):
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