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Let denote the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic progression. If and the ratio of the tenth and the fifth terms is , then is equal to :
- A800
- B890
- C790
- D690
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Correct answer: C
Let the arithmetic progression have first term and common difference .
We use:
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th term:
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Sum of first terms:
Step 1: Use the given ratio of the 10th and 5th terms
Given:
Now,
So,
Cross-multiplying:
Step 2: Use
We know:
Substitute :
Then,
Step 3: Compute
Instead of computing separately, note that: represents the sum of terms from the 6th to the 15th term.
Now calculate directly:
Also,
Therefore,
Step 4: Match with the options
So the correct option is:
C: 790
Step 5: Compare with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: C
Our derived answer: C
They match.
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