JEE Main · 2024 · 01 Feb 2024 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let denote the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression. If and the ratio of the tenth and the fifth terms is , then is equal to:
  1. (A)800
  2. (B)890
  3. (C)790✓ Correct
  4. (D)690

Answer: (C)

Solution

Let the A.P. have first term and common difference .

: .

.

Substituting (ii) into (i): , so .




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