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2024 · 4 Apr · Shift 2 · Q47
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Sequences and Series question

2024 · 4 Apr · Shift 2 · Q47

JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
Let three real numbers a,b,ca, b, ca,b,c be in arithmetic progression and a+1,b,c+3a+1, b, c+3a+1,b,c+3 be in geometric progression. If a>10a\gt 10a>10 and the arithmetic mean of a,ba, ba,b and ccc is 8, then the cube of the geometric mean of a,ba, ba,b and ccc is
  1. A
    120
  2. B
    316
  3. C
    312
  4. D
    128
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Correct answer: A

  1. Use the arithmetic progression condition

If a,b,ca,b,ca,b,c are in A.P., then 2b=a+c.2b=a+c.2b=a+c. Also, the arithmetic mean of a,b,ca,b,ca,b,c is 888, so a+b+c3=8  ⟹  a+b+c=24.\frac{a+b+c}{3}=8 \implies a+b+c=24.3a+b+c​=8⟹a+b+c=24.

For three numbers in A.P., the middle term equals the average of all three terms, so b=8.b=8.b=8. Then from a+b+c=24a+b+c=24a+b+c=24, a+c=16.a+c=16.a+c=16.

Since a,b,ca,b,ca,b,c are in A.P. with middle term 888, a=8−d,b=8,c=8+da=8-d,\quad b=8,\quad c=8+da=8−d,b=8,c=8+d for some real ddd.

  1. Use the geometric progression condition

Given a+1, b, c+3a+1,\ b,\ c+3a+1, b, c+3 are in G.P., so b2=(a+1)(c+3).b^2=(a+1)(c+3).b2=(a+1)(c+3). Since b=8b=8b=8, 64=(a+1)(c+3).64=(a+1)(c+3).64=(a+1)(c+3).

Now use c=16−ac=16-ac=16−a: 64=(a+1)(19−a).64=(a+1)(19-a).64=(a+1)(19−a). Expanding, 64=−a2+18a+19.64=-a^2+18a+19.64=−a2+18a+19. So a2−18a+45=0.a^2-18a+45=0.a2−18a+45=0.

Solve: a=18±324−1802=18±122.a=\frac{18\pm\sqrt{324-180}}{2}=\frac{18\pm 12}{2}.a=218±324−180​​=218±12​. Hence, a=15ora=3.a=15 \quad \text{or} \quad a=3.a=15ora=3.

Given a>10a>10a>10, we take a=15.a=15.a=15. Then c=16−a=1,b=8.c=16-a=1, \qquad b=8.c=16−a=1,b=8.

  1. Find the geometric mean of a,b,ca,b,ca,b,c

The geometric mean GGG of a,b,ca,b,ca,b,c is G=(abc)1/3.G=(abc)^{1/3}.G=(abc)1/3. Therefore, G3=abc.G^3=abc.G3=abc. Now, abc=15⋅8⋅1=120.abc=15\cdot 8\cdot 1=120.abc=15⋅8⋅1=120.

  1. Compare with options

Thus, the cube of the geometric mean is 120.\boxed{120}.120​. So the correct option is A.

  1. Verification with stored answer

Stored correct answer: A

Our derived answer: A

They agree.

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