JEE Main · 2023 · 31 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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Let be an A.P. If , the product is minimum and the sum of its first n terms is zero, then is equal to :
  1. (A)24✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)9

Answer: (A)

Solution

With , the product is least when , i.e. , giving The sum of the first terms vanishes when , that is , so Then and Therefore

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