JEE Main · 2026 · 04 Apr 2026 · Shift 1 · Sequences and Series

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The first term of an A.P. of 30 non-negative terms is . If the sum of this A.P. is the cube of its last term, then its common difference is :
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Here , and . Writing , the sum is . The condition gives , i.e. , whose only real root is . Then gives , so the common difference is .

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