If in a G.P. of 64 terms, the sum of all the terms is 7 times the sum of the odd terms of the G.P, then the common ratio of the G.P. is equal to
- (A)7
- (B)4
- (C)5
- (D)6✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
GP with 64 terms, first term , ratio : total sum .
The odd-position terms (, i.e. 32 terms) form a GP with first term and ratio : .
Given :
Key confirmed: D.
The odd-position terms (, i.e. 32 terms) form a GP with first term and ratio : .
Given :
Key confirmed: D.
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