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Sequences and Series question

2019 · 11 Jan · Shift 1 · Q40
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Sequences and Series question

2019 · 11 Jan · Shift 1 · Q40

JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
Let a1, a2, . . . . . ., a10 be a G.P. If a3a1=25,{{{a_3}} \over {{a_1}}} = 25,a1​a3​​=25, then a9a5{{{a_9}} \over {{a_5}}}a5​a9​​ equals
  1. A
    53
  2. B
    2(52)
  3. C
    4(52)
  4. D
    54
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Correct answer: D

  1. Let the G.P. have first term aaa and common ratio rrr.

    Then an=arn−1.a_n = ar^{n-1}.an​=arn−1.

  2. Use the given condition: a3a1=25.\frac{a_3}{a_1} = 25.a1​a3​​=25.

    Now, a3=ar2,a1=a.a_3 = ar^2, \quad a_1 = a.a3​=ar2,a1​=a.

    So, a3a1=ar2a=r2=25.\frac{a_3}{a_1} = \frac{ar^2}{a} = r^2 = 25.a1​a3​​=aar2​=r2=25.

    Hence, r2=25.r^2 = 25.r2=25.

  3. We need to find: a9a5.\frac{a_9}{a_5}.a5​a9​​.

    Using an=arn−1a_n = ar^{n-1}an​=arn−1, a9=ar8,a5=ar4.a_9 = ar^8, \quad a_5 = ar^4.a9​=ar8,a5​=ar4.

    Therefore, a9a5=ar8ar4=r4.\frac{a_9}{a_5} = \frac{ar^8}{ar^4} = r^4.a5​a9​​=ar4ar8​=r4.

  4. Since r2=25r^2 = 25r2=25, r4=(r2)2=252=625=54.r^4 = (r^2)^2 = 25^2 = 625 = 5^4.r4=(r2)2=252=625=54.

  5. So, a9a5=625=54.\frac{a_9}{a_5} = 625 = 5^4.a5​a9​​=625=54.

  6. Checking options:

    • A: 53=1255^3 = 12553=125
    • B: 2(52)=502(5^2) = 502(52)=50
    • C: 4(52)=1004(5^2) = 1004(52)=100
    • D: 54=6255^4 = 62554=625

    Therefore, the correct option is D.

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