JEE Main · 2024 · 31 Jan 2024 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let , and , terms of a non-constant A.P. be respectively the , and terms of G.P. If the first term of A.P. is 1 then the sum of first 20 terms is equal to-
  1. (A)980
  2. (B)960
  3. (C)990
  4. (D)970✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Let the A.P. have first term and common difference . Its terms are , and these form a G.P., so





.

Since the A.P. is non-constant, .

Sum of the first 20 terms:

.

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