Let the first three terms 2, p and , of a G.P. be respectively the , and terms of an A.P. If the term of the G.P. is the term of the A.P., then is equal to
- (A)163✓ Correct
- (B)151
- (C)177
- (D)169
Answer: (A)
Solution
Let the GP be . Then . As AP terms: .
So and , giving .
Then or . Since , take , , , .
Common ratio ; the 5th GP term . Setting it equal to the th AP term:
Option A.
So and , giving .
Then or . Since , take , , , .
Common ratio ; the 5th GP term . Setting it equal to the th AP term:
Option A.
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