JEE MainMathematicsComplex NumbersMCQ+4 / −1
The least positive integer n for which is :
- A2
- B3
- C5
- D6
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Correct answer: B
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Let We need the least positive integer such that
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Write numerator and denominator in polar form.
For :
- modulus:
- argument: So,
For :
- modulus:
- argument: So,
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Divide the two complex numbers: Thus,
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Now, For this to be equal to , we need for some integer .
Dividing by : So must be a multiple of .
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The least positive integer satisfying this is
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Checking options:
- A: ❌
- B: ✅
- C: ❌
- D: is true but not least ❌
Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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