JEE Main · 2024 · 29 Jan 2024 · Shift 1 · Sequences and Series

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If in a G.P. of 64 terms, the sum of all the terms is 7 times the sum of the odd terms of the G.P, then the common ratio of the G.P. is equal to
  1. (A)7
  2. (B)4
  3. (C)5
  4. (D)6✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

GP with 64 terms, first term , ratio : total sum .

The odd-position terms (, i.e. 32 terms) form a GP with first term and ratio : .

Given :


Key confirmed: D.

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