Let be an A.P. and be an increasing G.P. If and , then is equal to :
- (A)81
- (B)76
- (C)62
- (D)55✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Here ; let the A.P. have common difference and the G.P. common ratio . From , , so . From , ; substituting gives , i.e. . As the G.P. is increasing, and . Then and , so .
JEE Main · 2026 · 02 Apr 2026 · Shift 2 · Single correct option