Let be the term of a G.P. of positive terms. If and , then is equal to:
- (A)225
- (B)300
- (C)150✓ Correct
- (D)175
Answer: (C)
Solution
Let the G.P. have first term and ratio . Then and ; dividing the first by the second gives . Writing , the second sum is , so . The sum of the first terms is .
JEE Main · 2020 · 09 Jan 2020 · Shift 2 · Single correct option