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