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If the sum of the second, fourth and sixth terms of a G.P. of positive terms is 21 and the sum of its eighth, tenth and twelfth terms is 15309, then the sum of its first nine terms is :
- A757
- B755
- C750
- D760
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Correct answer: A
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Let the G.P. be
where and .
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Use the given sum of 2nd, 4th and 6th terms
The 2nd, 4th and 6th terms are:
So,
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Use the given sum of 8th, 10th and 12th terms
The 8th, 10th and 12th terms are:
So,
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Divide (2) by (1)
Since terms are positive, , hence
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Find the first term
From (1):
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Find the sum of first 9 terms
Substitute and :
Since ,
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Check options
The correct option is:
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