JEE Main · 2026 · 21 Jan 2026 · Shift 1 · Sequences and Series

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Let . be a G.P. of increasing positive terms such that and .

Then is equal to :
  1. (A)3256
  2. (B)3252✓ Correct
  3. (C)3244
  4. (D)3248

Answer: (B)

Solution

Writing the terms as , gives . Then with leads to where , whose roots are and ; an increasing GP needs . Hence .

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