JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
If are in H.P., then the expression is equal to
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- B
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- D
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Correct answer: D
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Since are in H.P., their reciprocals are in A.P.
Let be an arithmetic progression with common difference .
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Then for consecutive terms, for all .
Rearranging, so
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Now sum from to :
The sum on the right telescopes:
Hence,
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We now express in terms of and .
Since the reciprocals form an A.P.,
Therefore,
So,
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Substitute into the expression:
=\frac{a_1-a_n}{\dfrac{a_1-a_n}{(n-1)a_1a_n}} =(n-1)a_1a_n.$$ -
Therefore,
So the correct option is:
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