JEE Main · 2024 · 29 Jan 2024 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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If are in an A.P. and are also in an A.P, then is equal to
  1. (A)✓ Correct
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

in A.P. ... (i)

in A.P. .

So ... more directly, cross-multiplying gives , so .

Substituting in (i): .

So .

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