Sequences and Series 2 Question 9

10.

If the sum of the first 2n terms of the AP series 2,5,8,, is equal to the sum of the first n terms of the AP series 57,59,61,, then n equals

(2001, 1M)

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 11

(d) 13

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 10. (c)

Solution:

  1. According to given condition,

S2n=Sn

2n2[2×2+(2n1)×3]

=n2[2×57+(n1)×2]

(4+6n3)=12(114+2n2)

6n+1=57+n1

n=11



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