Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
an = n (n + 2)
The nth term of the sequence is given as an = n (n + 2)
The first five terms of the sequence will be given by substituting the value by n as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The sequence so obtained now is
a1= 1(1 + 2) = 3
a2 = 2(2 + 2) = 8
a3 = 3(3 + 2) = 15
a4= 4(4 + 2) = 24
a5= 5(5 + 2) = 35
The required first five numbers of the sequence are 3, 8, 15, 24, 35
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
The given nth term of the sequence is
The first five terms of the sequence would be given by substituting the value if n as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The required terms would be
The first five numbers of sequence so obtained would be
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
an = 2n
The nth term of the sequence is an = 2n
The first five terms of the sequence would be obtained by putting value of n as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
a1= 21 = 2
a2 = 22= 4
a3= 23 = 8
a4= 24=16
a5= 25 = 32
The required first five numbers of the sequence are 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are
The nth term of the sequence is given as
The first five terms of the sequence would be obtained by putting the value of n as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The first five terms of the sequence are
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
The nth term of the sequence is given as an= (-1)n-1 5n + 1
The first five terms of the sequence would be given by putting values of n as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
a1= (-1)1-1 51 + 1 = (-1)0 52 = 25 (∵ a0 =1)
a2 = (-1)2-1 52 + 1 = (-1)1 53 = -125
a3 = (-1) 3-1 53 + 1 = (-1)2 54 = 625
a4 = (-1)4-1 54 + 1 = (-1)3 55 = -3125
a5= (-1)5-1 55 + 1 = (-1)4 56 = 15625
∴ the first five terms of the sequence are 25, -125, 625, -3125 and 15625
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
The nth term of the given sequence is
The first five terms of the sequence would be given by putting the value of n as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The first five terms of the sequence are
Find the indicated terms in each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
The nth term of the sequence is
an = 4n – 3…….1
We have to find out a17 and a24
Putting value of n = 17 and n = 24 in the given expression 1
a17 = 4(17) – 3 = 65
And a24 = 4(24) – 3 = 93
Find the indicated terms in each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
The given nth term of the sequence is
………….1
We have to find out a7, so putting value of n = 7 in given expression 1
Find the indicated terms in each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
an= (-1)n-1 n3 ; a9
The given nth term of the sequence is an= (-1)n-1 n3
We have to find out value of a9, putting value of n = 9 in given expression
a9 = (-1)8 93 = 729
Find the indicated terms in each of the sequences in whose nth terms are:
In the given expression the value of nth term is
We have to find out value of a20 , putting the value of n = 20 in given expression
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in and obtain the corresponding series:
a1 = 3, an = 3an – 1 + 2 for all n > 1
Given here are a1 = 3,
an = 3a(n – 1) + 2…………1
To find out first five terms of the sequence we will put value of n = 2, 3, 4, 5 in 1
a2= 3(3)2-1 + 2 = 3 × 3 + 2 = 11
a3 = 3a2 + 2 = 3 × 11 + 2 = 35 (∵ an-1 = a3-1 = a2 )
a4 = 3a3 + 2 = 105 + 2 = 107
a5 = 3a4 + 2 = 3 × 107 + 2 = 323
Hence the first five terms of the sequence are 3, 11, 35, 107, 323
And the corresponding sequence is 3 + 11 + 35 + 107 + 323 + …….
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in and obtain the corresponding series:
Here given a1= -1 and
………………1
To find out the first five terms of the sequence we will put
n = 2, 3, 4, 5 in the expression 1
Hence the first five terms of the sequence are
The corresponding series is
Write the first five terms of each of the sequences in and obtain the corresponding series:
a1 = a2 = 2, an = an-1 -1, n > 2
Here given, a1 = a2 = 2, an = an-1 -1, n > 2
a3 = a2 -1 = 2-1 = 1
a4 = a3 -1 = 1-1 = 0
a5 = a4 -1 = 0 -1 = -1
The first five numbers of the sequence are 2, 2, 1, 0 ,-1
The corresponding series is 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + (-1) + ………
The Fibonacci sequence is defined by
1 = a1= a2 and an = an-1 + an – 2, n > 2.
Find, for n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Here given a1 = a2 =1
And an = an-1 + an-2 , n > 2.
a3 = a2 + a1 = 1 + 1 = 2
a4 = a3 + a2 = 2 + 1 = 3
a5 = a4 + a3 = 3 + 2 = 5
a6 = a5 + a4 = 5 + 3 = 8
Now putting the value of n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in
For
Find the sum of odd integers from 1 to 2001.
The odd integers from 1 to 2001 are 1, 3, 5 …1999, 2001.
This sequence forms a Arithmetic Progression
Let the first term be ‘a’ and common difference ‘d’.
Let n be the total number of terms in the series.
Here, first term, a = 1
Common difference, d = 2
If l denotes the last term of the series
Then, l = a + (n – 1) × d
Here, l = 2001
⇒ 2001 = 1 + (n – 1) × 2
⇒ 2001 – 1 = (n – 1) × 2
⇒ 2000/2 = n – 1
⇒ 1000 + 1 = n
∴ n = 1001
Sum of A.P. =
⇒ Sn = 1002001
∴ The sum of odd numbers from 1 to 2001 is 1002001.
Find the sum of all-natural numbers lying between 100 and 1000, which are multiples of 5.
The natural numbers lying between 100 and 1000, which are multiples of 5, are 105, 110, … 995.
Let the first term be ‘a’ and common difference ‘d’.
Let n be the total number of terms in the series.
Here, first term, a = 105
Common difference, d = 5
If l denotes the last term of the series
Then, l = a + (n – 1) × d
Here, l = 995
⇒ 995 = 105 + (n – 1) × 5
⇒ 995 – 105 = (n – 1) × 5
⇒ 890/5 = n – 1
⇒ 178 + 1 = n
∴ n = 179
Sum of A.P. =
⇒ Sn = 179 × 550 = 98,450.
In an A.P., the first term is 2 and the sum of the first five terms is one-fourth of the next five terms. Show that 20th term is –112.
Given, first term a = 2
Let d be the common difference
Let Sn denote sum of n terms,
tn denote nth term.
tn = a + (n – 1)d
S1 = Sum of first five terms.
S2 = Sum of next five terms.
S1 = 10 × (1 + d)
S2 = 20 + 45d – 10 – 10d = 10 + 35d
Also, S1 = 1/4 S2
⇒ 10 + 10d = 1/4 (10 + 35d)
⇒ 40 + 40d = 10 + 35d
⇒ 30 = -5d
⇒ d = -6
t20 = 2 + (20 – 1) × (-6)
t20 = 2 – 19 × 6 = 2 – 114
t20 = -112
How many terms of the A.P. – 6,-, – 5, … are needed to give the sum –25?
First term a = -6
Second term = -11/2
Let d be the common difference.
d = Second term – First term
d = -11/2 – (-6) = 6 – 11/2 = 1/2
Sn = Sum of n terms of AP = -25
⇒ n2 – 25n + 100 = 0
⇒ n2 – 20n – 5n + 100 = 0
⇒ n × (n – 20) – 5 × (n – 20) = 0
⇒ (n – 20) × (n – 5) = 0
⇒ n = 20 or 5
In an A.P., if pth term is and qth term is, prove that the sum of first pq terms is 1/2 (pq +1), where p q.
Let tn = nth tern of AP
tn = a + (n – 1)d
Sn = sum of n terms of AP
Let a be the first term and d common difference.
Given, in an AP
pth term = 1/q
………………………………..(I)
qth term = 1/p
………………………………(II)
(I) – (II)
⇒
Putting value of d in (I)
∴
Thus, the sum of the first pq terms of the A.P. is .
If the sum of a certain number of terms of the A.P. 25, 22, 19, … is 116. Find the last term.
Given terms of A.P. 25, 22, 19, …………..
Let the sum of n terms of the given A.P. be 116.
Sn = 116
First Term = a = 25, Common Difference = d = 22 – 19 = -3
Putting the value of a, d and Sn
⇒ 116 × 2 = n [50 – 3n + 3]
⇒ 232 = 53n – 3n2⇒ 3n2 – 53n + 232 = 0
⇒ 3n2 – 24n – 29n + 232 = 0
⇒ 3n (n – 8) – 29 (n – 8) = 0
⇒ (3n – 29) (n – 8) = 0
⇒ n = 8 or 29/3
n cannot be equal to 29/3. Therefore, n = 8
Last term = a8 = a + (n – 1)d
a8 = 25 + (8 – 1) × (-3) = 25 – 21
∴ a8 = 4
Find the sum to n terms of the A.P., whose kth term is 5k + 1.
Let the first term be a and common difference be d.
Given that kth term of the A.P. is 5k + 1.
kth term = ak = a + (k – 1)
∴ a + (k – 1)d = 5k + 1 ⇒ d k + (a - d) = 5k + 1
Comparing the coefficient of k, we obtain d = 5 and a – d = 1
⇒ a – 5 = 1
⇒ a = 6
Putting the value of a and d
∴
If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is (pn + qn2), where p and q are constants, find the common difference.
Given: Sum of n terms of A.P. = pn + qn2
We know,
∴
Comparing the coefficients of n2 on both sides, we obtain
⇒ d = 2q
∴ the common difference of the A.P. is 2q.
The sums of n terms of two arithmetic progressions are in the ratio 5n + 4 : 9n + 6. Find the ratio of their 18th terms.
Let a1, a2, and d1, d2 be the first terms and the common difference of the first and second arithmetic progression respectively.
Given:
We know that Sum of n terms of an A.P is given by,
where, n = number of terms, a = first term and d = common difference of A.P.
⇒
Now as we need to find the ratio of first 17 terms, we want the numerator and denominator of the form (a + 17 d)
2 a1 + (n - 1) d1 = a + 17 d
So we need to multiply R.H.S by 2 and we get,
2 a1 + (n - 1) d = 2 a + 34 d
Equating the terms we get,
n - 1 = 34, n = 35.
Putting n = 35 in the above equation
⇒
⇒
∴
Thus, the ratio of 18th term of both the A.P.s is 179: 321
If the sum of first p terms of an A.P. is equal to the sum of the first q terms, then find the sum of the first (p + q) terms.
Let a and d be the first term and the common difference of the A.P. respectively.
Given,
Sum of first p terms =
Sum of first q terms =
Sp = Sq
⇒ p [2a + pd – d] = q [2a + qd – d]
⇒ 2ap + p (p – 1)d = 2aq + q (q – 1)d
⇒ 2a (p – q) + d [p(p – 1) – q(q – 1)] = 0
⇒ 2a (p – q) + d [p2 – q2 – (p – q)] = 0
⇒ 2a (p – q) + d [(p + q)(p – q) – (p – q)] = 0
⇒ (p – q) [2a + d (p + q – 1)] = 0
⇒ [ 2a + d (p + q – 1)] = 0
⇒
∴
⇒
⇒ Sp+q = 0
Sum of the first p, q and r terms of an A.P. are a, b and c, respectively.
Prove that:
Given:Sp = a, Sq = b, and Sr = c
Let a1 be the first terms and d be the common difference of the A.P.
We know that sum of n terms of an A.P is given by:
where, a = first term
n = nth terms
d = common difference
Therefore, we have,
Sum of first p terms =
......(1)
Sum of first q terms =
......(2)
Sum of first p terms =
.....(3)
Subtracting (2) from (1)
⇒
⇒
Subtracting (3) from (2)
⇒
⇒
From (IV) and (V),
⇒ pq (p – q) (2br – 2cq) = qr (q – r) (2aq – 2bp)
⇒ p (p – q) (2br – 2cq) = r (q – r) (2aq – 2bp)
⇒ (aqr – bpr) (q – r) = (bpr – cpq) (p – q)
Dividing both sides by pqr
⇒
⇒
⇒
Hence, proved.
The ratio of the sums of m and n terms of an A.P. is m2 : n2. Show that the ratio of mth and nth term is (2m – 1) : (2n – 1).
Let a and d be the first term and common difference of the A.P.
Given,
Sum of m terms of A.P. = Sm
Sum of n terms of A.P. = Sn
Putting m = 2m – 1 and n = 2n – 1 in the above equation
⇒
∴ Ratio of mth and nth term is (2m – 1) : (2n – 1).
If the sum of n terms of an A.P. is 3n2 + 5n and its mth term is 164, find the value of m.
Let a and d be the first term and common difference of A.P.
Given, Sum of n terms of A.P. = Sn = 3n2 + 5n ………….(I)
mth term of A.P. = tm = 164 ……………………….(III)
⇒ tm = a + (m – 1)d …………………..(IV)
Equating (I) and (II)
⇒ 2an + n2d – dn = 6n2 + 5n
⇒ (2a – d)n + n2d = 6n2 + 10n
Comparing the coefficients of n2, we get
d = 6
Comparing the coefficients of n, we get
2a – d = 10
Putting the value d = 6
⇒ 2a – 6 = 10 ⇒ 2a = 10 + 6
⇒ 2a = 16
⇒ a = 8
mth term = tm = 164 = 8 + (m – 1)6
⇒ 164 – 8 = (m – 1)6
⇒ m – 1 = 156/6
⇒ m – 1 = 26
⇒ m = 26 + 1
∴ m = 27
Insert five numbers between 8 and 26 such that the resulting sequence is an A.P.
Let A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 be five numbers between 8 and 26
such that 8, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, 26 is an A.P.
Here, First term = a = 8,
Last Term = b = 26,
Total no. of terms = n = 7
Therefore, 26 = 8 + (7 – 1) d
⇒ 6d = 26 – 8 = 18
⇒ d = 3
A1 = a + d = 8 + 3 = 11
A2 = a + 2d = 8 + 2 × 3 = 8 + 6 = 14
A3 = a + 3d = 8 + 3 × 3 = 8 + 9 = 17
A4 = a + 4d = 8 + 4 × 3 = 8 + 12 = 20
A5 = a + 5d = 8 + 5 × 3 = 8 + 15 = 23
Thus, the required five numbers between 8 and 26 are 11, 14, 17, 20, and 23.
If is the A.M. between a and b, then find the value of n.
A.M. of a and b =
Given, is the A.M. between a and b.
∴
⇒ (a + b) (an-1+ bn-1) = 2an + 2bn
⇒ an + abn-1 + ban-1 + bn = 2an + 2bn
⇒ abn-1 + ban-1 = an + bn
⇒ abn-1 – bn = an – ban-1
⇒ bn-1 (a – b) = an-1 (a – b)
⇒
⇒
⇒ n – 1 = 0
∴ n = 1
Between 1 and 31, m numbers have been inserted in such a way that the resulting sequence is an A. P. and the ratio of 7th and (m – 1)th numbers is 5 : 9. Find the value of m.
Let A1, A2, … Am be m numbers such that 1, A1, A2, … Am, 31 is an A.P.
Here, First term = a = 1,
Last term = b = 31,
Total no. of terms = n = m + 2
∴ 31 = 1 + (m + 2 – 1) d
⇒ 30 = (m + 1)d
⇒
A1 = a + d
A2 = a + 2d
A3 = a + 3d …
∴ A7 = a + 7d
It is because here the 7th term is between 1 and 31. So counting from 1 the 7th term will be the 8th term.
Am-1 = a + (m – 1)d
Also given,
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒ 9 (m + 211) = 5 (31m – 29)
⇒ 9m + 1899 = 155m - 145
⇒ 155m – 9m = 1899 + 145
⇒ 146m = 2044
∴ m = 14
A man starts repaying a loan as first instalment of Rs. 100. If he increases the instalment by Rs 5 every month, what amount he will pay in the 30th instalment?
First instalment = Rs 100
Instalment increases by Rs 5
Second Instalment = Rs 105
So, every month instalment Increases by 5
Man repays 100, 105, 110, ………… every month
This forms an A.P.
A.P. is 100, 105, 110, 105, …….
First term of A.P. = 100
Common difference = 5
nth term of A.P. = tn = a + (n – 1)d
30th term = t30 = 100 + (30 – 1) × 5
= 100 + 29 × 5 = 100 + 145
t30 = 245
Man will pay Rs 245 in 30th instalment.
The difference between any two consecutive interior angles of a polygon is 5°. If the smallest angle is 120°, find the number of the sides of the polygon.
Smallest Angle = 120°
Difference between any two consecutive interior angles of a polygon = 5°
The angles of the polygon will form an A.P. with common difference d as 5° and first term a as 120°.
We know, sum of all angles of a polygon with n sides = 180° (n – 2)
Sn = 180° (n – 2)
Equating both we get
⇒
⇒ n (240 + 5n – 5) = 360n – 720
⇒ 5n2 + 240n – 5n – 360n + 720 = 0
⇒ 5n2 - 125n + 720 = 0
⇒ n2 – 25n + 144 = 0
⇒ n2 – 16n – 9n + 144 = 0
⇒ n (n – 16) – 9 (n – 16) = 0
⇒ (n – 9) (n – 16) = 0
∴ n = 9 or 16
Find the 20th and nth terms of the G.P.
Given: G.P.
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
Here, n: number of terms
a: First term = 5/2
r: common ratio
Common ratio of the given G.P is: (∴ r = 1/2)
Here, nth team of the G.P :
∴ nth term of the given G.P. is
20th term of the given G.P. is
∴ nth and 20th term of the given G.P. are: respectively.
Find the 12th term of a G.P. whose 8th term is 192 and the common ratio is 2.
Given: 8th of the G.P. is 192 and common ratio is 2.
That is,
a8 = 192 and r = 2.
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
Here, n: number of terms
a: First term = 5/2
r: common ratio
∴ a8 = a(2)8-1 (∵ r = 2 and n = 8)
⇒ 192 = a(2)7
⇒ a × 128 = 192
Now,
∴ a12 = 3072
The 5th, 8th and 11th terms of a G.P. are p, q and s, respectively. Show that q2 = ps.
Given: 5th, 8th and 11th terms of a G.P. are p, q and s, respectively
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
Here, n: number of terms
a: First term
r: common ratio
Here,
a5 = ar5-1 = ar4
⇒ p = ar4 (∵ 5th term of G.P. is given p) –1
Similarly,
a8 = ar8-1 = ar7
⇒ q = ar7 (∵ 7th term of G.P. is given q) –2
a11 = ar11-1 = ar10
⇒ s = ar10 (∵ 11th term of G.P. is given s) –3
We can observe that:
q × q = p × s (that is, ar7 × ar7 = ar4 × ar10)
∴ q2 = ps
Hence proved
The 4th term of a G.P. is square of its second term, and the first term is – 3. Determine its 7th term.
Given: a4 = (a2)2 and a = –3
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
∴ a2 = (–3) × r2-1 = –3r(∵ a = –3)
Similarly,
a4 = –3r3
∴ –3r3 = (-3r)2 (∵ a4 = (a2)2 )
∴ –3r3 = 9r2
⇒ r = –3
∴ r = –3
Now,
a7 = ar7-1
⇒ a7 = (–3)( –3)6 (∵ a = –3 and r = –3)
⇒ a7 = ( –3)7 = – 2187.
∴ a7 = – 2187
Which term of the following sequences:
(A)
(B)
(c)
A)
Given: 2, 2√2, 4….. and an = 128
Here, in the above G.P.
a = 2
Common ratio(r) =
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
∴ an = 2 × (√2)n-1
⇒ 128 = 2 × (√2)n-1
⇒ (√2)n-1 = 128/2 = 64
⇒ = 64 (∵ √x = x1/2)
Apply ln on both sides
We get
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒ n – 1 = 12
⇒ n = 13
∴ a13 = 128
B)
Given: √3, 3, 3√3 ….. and an = 729
Here, in the above G.P.
a = √3
Common ratio(r)
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
∴ an = √3 × (√3)n-1
⇒ 729 = (√2)n
⇒ (√2)n = 729
⇒ = 729 (∵ √x = )
Apply ln on both sides
We get
⇒ n = 12
∴ a12 = 729
C)
Given: and an =
Here, in the above G.P.
a =
Common ratio(r) = =
We know that in G.P an = arn-1
∴ an =
⇒
Apply ln on both sides
We get
⇒
⇒
⇒ n = 9
∴ a9 =
For what values of x, the numbers are in G.P.?
Given:
For the given Sequence to be in G.P. Common ratio between two adjacent numbers in the sequence should be equal.
That is: Common ratio between = Common ratio between
⇒ (1)2 = x2
⇒ x =
⇒ x =
∴ For the given sequence to be in G.P. x should be .
Find the sum to indicated number of terms in each of the geometric progressions in
0.15, 0.015, 0.0015,... 20 terms.
Given: 0.15, 0.015, 0.0015,... 20 terms.
Sum of n terms of a G.P. is given by: (a: First term of G.P, r: common difference of G.P, n: Number of terms of the G.P)
First term of the Given G.P (a) = 0.15
Common difference of the given G.P(r) = = = 0.1
Number of terms(n): 5
Let the sum of 20 terms be s
∴ The sum of 20 terms of the given sequence is: [1-(0.1)20]
Find the sum to indicated number of terms in each of the geometric progressions in
terms.
Given: √7, √21, 3√7 ,... n terms.
Sum of n terms of a G.P. is given by: (a: First term of G.P, r: common difference of G.P, n: Number of terms of the G.P)
First term of the Given G.P (a) = √7
Common difference of the given G.P(r) = = √3
Number of terms(n): n
Let the sum of n terms be s
Now, as r > 1,Find the sum to indicated number of terms in each of the geometric progressions in
1, – a, a2, – a, ... n terms (if a – 1).
Given: 1, – a, a2, – a, ... n terms
Sum of n terms of a G.P. is given by: (a: First term of G.P, r: common difference of G.P, n: Number of terms of the G.P)
First term of the Given G.P (a) = 1
Common difference of the given G.P(r) = = -a
Number of terms(n): n
Let the sum of n terms be s
∴ s =
⇒ s =
⇒ s = [
∴ The sum of n terms of the given sequence is: [1-(-a)n]
Find the sum to indicated number of terms in each of the geometric progressions in
x3, x5, x7, ... n terms (if x 1).
Given: x3, x5, x7, ... n terms
Sum of n terms of a G.P. is given by: (a: First term of G.P, r: common difference of G.P, n: Number of terms of the G.P)
First term of the Given G.P (a) = x3
Common difference of the given G.P(r) = = x2
Number of terms(n): n
Let the sum of n terms be s
∴ The sum of n terms of the given sequence is:
Evaluate
Given:
Here, we can see that is in G.P.
Where a = 3, r = 3
We know that Sum of terms in G.P. is given by : (here ‘n’ is the number of terms)
The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is and their product is 1. Find the common ratio and the terms.
Given: Sum of first three terms of a G.P. is and their product is 1
Let , a , ar be the three terms in G.P.
Given: The product of three terms = 1How many terms of G.P. 3, 32, 33, … are needed to give the sum 120?
Given: G.P. 3, 32, 33, … and Sum = 120
Here a = 3 and r = = 3
The Sum of terms in G.P. is given by:
∴ = 120
⇒ = 120
⇒ = 120(2)
⇒ = 240
⇒ = = 80
⇒ 3n = 80 +1 = 81
⇒ 3n = 81
Applying ln on both sides, we get
⇒
⇒
⇒ n = 4
The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is 16 and the sum of the next three terms is 128. Determine the first term, the common ratio and the sum to n terms of the G.P.
Given: The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is 16 and the sum of the next three terms is 128.
Let a, ar, ar2, ar3, ar4, ar5 be the terms of the G.P
Here a + ar +ar2 = 16 (∵ given that sum of first 3 terms is 16) -------–1
Also, ar3, ar4, ar5 = 128 (∵ given that sum of next 3 terms is 128)--------------–2
Divide eq –2 and eq –1
We get,
⇒
⇒ r3 = 8
⇒ r = ∛8
⇒ r = 2
Here a + ar + ar2 = 16
⇒ a × (1 + r + r2) = 16
⇒ a × (1 + 2 + (2)2) = 16
⇒ a × (1 + 2 + 4) = 16
⇒ a × (7) = 16
⇒ a =
The Sum of terms in G.P. is given by:
∴ =
∴ First term of the G.P is , common ratio of the G.P is 2 and Sum of n terms of the G.P is
Given a G.P. with a = 729 and 7th term 64, determine S7.
Given: a = 729 and a7 = 64.
nth term of a G.P is given by arn-1
∴ a7 = ar7-1
⇒ 64 = 729 × (r)6
⇒ r6 =
⇒ r6 =
∴ r =
The Sum of terms in G.P. is given by: (∵ r < 1)
⇒ 37 – 27 = 2187 – 128 = 2059
∴ S7 = 2059
Find a G.P. for which sum of the first two terms is – 4 and the fifth term is 4 times the third term.
Given: S2 = —4 and a5 = 4 × a3
The Sum of terms in G.P. is given by:
∴ S2 = = —4
⇒ = —4
⇒ a(1+r) = —4 –1
Here,
a5 = 4 × a3
⇒ ar4 = 4 × ar2 (∵ nth term of the G.P is arn-1)
⇒ r2 = 4
⇒ r = 2
∴ r = +2 or –2
Case 1: r = +2
From eq –1
a(1+r) = —4
⇒ a(1+2 ) = —4
⇒ a =
∴ G.P :
Case 2: r = –2
From eq –1
a(1+r) = —4
⇒ a(1+(–2) ) = —4
⇒ a = = 4
∴ G.P : 4 , –8, 16, –32,…….
∴ The possible G.P ‘s are or 4 , –8, 16, –32,…….
If the 4th, 10th and 16th terms of a G.P. are x, y and z, respectively. Prove that x, y, z are in G.P.
Given: 4th, 10th and 16th terms of a G.P. are x, y and z, respectively
Let a be the first term and r be the common ratio of the G.P.
Here,
We know that nth term of the G.P is given by arn-1
∴
a4 = ar3 = x —1
a10 = ar9 = y —2
a16 = ar15 = z —3
Dividing eq-(2) by eq-(1), we obtain
⇒
⇒
Dividing eq(3) by eq-(2), we obtain
⇒
⇒
That is
Thus, x, y, z are in G. P
Find the sum to n terms of the sequence 8, 88, 888, 8888… .
Given: sequence: 8, 88, 888, 8888… .
Sn = 8 + 88 + 888 + 8888 + …….
⇒ Sn = 8[1 + 11+ 111 + 1111 +…….]
⇒ Sn = × [9 + 99+ 999 + 9999 +…….]
⇒ Sn = × [(10 – 1) + (102 – 1)+ (103 – 1) + (104 – 1) +…….]
⇒ Sn = × [10 + 102 + 103 + 104 +…….] – × [1 + 1+ 1 +1 +…….]
⇒ Sn = × [10 + 102 + 103 + 104 +…….] – × [1 + 1+ 1 +1 +…….]
⇒Sn = (∵ sum of n terms of G.P is , here a = 10 and r = 10)
⇒Sn =
⇒Sn =
⇒Sn =
∴
Find the sum of the products of the corresponding terms of the sequences 2, 4, 8,16, 32 and 128, 32, 8, 2,
Given: the sequences are 2, 4, 8,16, 32 and 128, 32, 8, 2,
The Required answer is: 2 × 128 + 4 × 32 + 8 × 8 + 16 × 2 + 32 ×
⇒ 64 × [4 + 2 + 1 + + ]
Here the terms are in G.P
Where a = 4, r = and n = 5
The Sum of terms in G.P. is given by:
∴ S = 64 ×
⇒ S = 64 ×
⇒ S = 64 ×
⇒ S = 2 ×
⇒ S = = 496
∴ The required answer is 496.
Show that the products of the corresponding terms of the sequences a, ar, ar2,…arn – 1 and A, AR, AR2, … ARn – 1 form a G.P, and find the common ratio.
Given: The sequences a, ar, ar2,…arn – 1 and A, AR, AR2, … ARn – 1
The products of the corresponding terms of the G.P is
a × A, ar × AR, ar2 × AR2, ……….., arn × ARn
Here,
= rR
= rR
∴ The product of the corresponding terms of the given sequence forms a G.P and the common ratio is rR
Find four numbers forming a geometric progression in which the third term is greater than the first term by 9, and the second term is greater than the 4th by 18.
Given: a3 = a1 + 9 and a2 = a4 + 18
Let a1 = a, a2 = ar, a3 = ar2, a4 = ar3
Here,
a3 = a1 + 9
⇒ ar2 = a + 9
⇒ ar2 – a = 9
⇒ a(r2 – 1) = 9 – 1
and,
a2 = a4 + 18
⇒ ar= ar3 + 18
⇒ ar – ar3 = 18
⇒ ar(1 – r2) = 18 – 2
Divide eq –2 by eq –1
⇒
⇒
⇒ r = – 2
Substitute r in eq—1
a × ((-2)2 – 1) = 9
a × (4 – 1) = 9
a × (3) = 9
a = = 3
∴ G.P is : 3 , 3(– 2), 3(– 2)2, 3(– 2)3
⇒ 3, —6 , 12 , —24
∴ G.P is 3, —6, 12, —24
If the pth, qth and rthterms of a G.P are a, b and c, respectively. Prove that
aq – r × br – p × cP – q = 1.
Given pth, qth and rthterms of a G.P are a, b and c, respectively
Here
ap = a = arp-1
aq = b = arq-1
ar = c = arr-1
Now,
aq – r × br – p × cP – q = (arp - 1)q - r × (arq - 1)r - p × (arr-1)p – q
⇒ aq – r × br – p × cP – q = (a(q - r) × r(p – 1)(q-r)) × (a(r - p) × r(q – 1)(r - p)) × (a(p - q) × r(r – 1)(p - q))
⇒ aq – r × br – p × cP – q = (a(q – r) × r(pq – q - pr +r)) × (a(r - p) × r(qr – r - pq + p )) × (a(p - q) × r(pr – p – qr + q))
⇒ aq – r × br – p × cP – q = (a(q – r + r – p + p - q) × r(pq – q – pr +r + qr - r –pq + p +pr – p –qr + q))
⇒ aq – r × br – p × cP – q = (a0 × r0) = 1
∴ aq – r × br – p × cP – q = 1
Hence proved.
If the first and the nth term of a G.P. are a and b, respectively, and if P is the product of n terms, prove that P2 = (ab)n.
Given: Let the first and the nth term of a G.P. be a and b, respectively, and P be the product of n terms.
Here,
a1 = a = a
an = b = arn-1 —1
Here,
P = Product of n terms
⇒ P = (a) × (ar) × (ar2) × ….. × (arn-1)
⇒ P = (a × a × …a) × (r × r2 × …rn-1)
⇒ P = an × r 1 + 2 +…(n–1) —2
Here,
1, 2, …(n – 1) is an A.P.
The sum of n terms of an A.P is given by : (here n: no of terms, a:first term, d:common difference)
∴ 1+2+3+….+(n-1) =
∴ 1+2+3+….+(n-1) =
∴ P = an × r 1 + 2 +…+(n–1)
⇒ P = an ×
⇒ P2 =
⇒ P2 =
⇒ P2 =
⇒ P2 =
⇒ P2 = from eq –1
∴ P2 = (ab)n
Show that the ratio of the sum of first n terms of a G.P. to the sum of terms from
(n + 1)th to (2n)th term is
Let a be the first term and r be the common ratio of the G.P.
Sum of n terms =
Since there are n terms from (n +1)th to (2n)th term,
Sum of terms from(n + 1)th to (2n)th term =
Here,
an+1 = arn+1–1 = arn
∴ Required ratio =
∴ The ratio of the sum of first n terms of a G.P. to the sum of terms from
(n +1)th to (2n)th term is = .
If a, b, c and d are in G.P. show that (a2 + b2 + c2) (b2 + c2 + d2) = (ab + bc + cd)2.
Given: a, b, c and d are in G.P.
Here,
a, b, c, d are in G.P.
∴ bc = ad — (1)
b2 = ac —(2)
c2 = bd –(3)
we have to be prove that,
(a2 + b2 + c2) (b2 + c2 + d2) = (ab + bc + cd)2
From R.H.S.
(ab + bc + cd)2
= (ab + ad + cd)2 (From eq–1)
= (ab + d (a + c))2
= a2b2 + 2abd (a + c) + d2 (a + c)2
= a2b2 +2a2bd + 2acbd + d2(a2 + 2ac + c2)
= a2b2 + 2a2c2 + 2b2c2 + d2a2 + 2d2b2 + d2c2 (from eq– 1 and eq—2)
= a2b2 + a2c2 + a2c2 + b2c2 + b2c2 + d2a2 + d2b2 + d2b2 + d2c2
= a2b2 + a2c2 + a2d2 + b2 × b2 + b2c2 + b2d2 + c2b2 + c2 × c2 + c2d2
From eq – 2 and eq – 3
= a2(b2 + c2 + d2) + b2 (b2 + c2 + d2) + c2 (b2+ c2 + d2)
= (a2 + b2 + c2) (b2 + c2 + d2)
= L.H.S.
∴ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
(a2 + b2 + c2) (b2 + c2 + d2) = (ab + bc + cd)2
Insert two numbers between 3 and 81 so that the resulting sequence is G.P.
Let a1 and a2 be two numbers between 3 and 81 such that the series, 3, a1, a2, 81, forms a G.P.
Let a0 be the first term and r be the common ratio of the G.P.
∴81 = ar3
⇒81 = (3)r3
⇒ r3 = 27
∴ r = 3
a1 = a0r = (3) (3) = 9
a2 = a0 r2 = (3) (3)2 = 27
∴ The required two numbers are 9 and 27.
Find the value of n so that may be the geometric mean between a and b.
G.M of two numbers in G.P. is given by √ab
∴ = √ab
By squaring on both sides we get,
⇒ = ab
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒ 2n+1 = 0
⇒ 2n = –1
⇒ n =
∴ Value of n for to be G.M is
The sum of two numbers is 6 times their geometric mean, show that numbers are in the ratio .
Let the two numbers be a and b.
G.M. = √ab
According to the given condition,
a + b = 6√ab
squaring on both sides we get,
⇒ (a + b)2 = 36(ab) —1
Here,
(a—b)2 = (a + b)2 – 4ab = 36ab – 4ab = 32ab
⇒ a—b = √32√ab = 4√2√ab —2
Adding eq(1) and eq(2), we get
2a = (6 + 4√2)√ab
⇒ a = (3 + 2√2)√ab
Substituting the value of a in eq(1), we obtain
b = 6√ab – (3 + 2√2)√ab
⇒ b = (3 — 2√2)√ab
Now,
∴ The required ratio is
If A and G be A.M. and G.M., respectively between two positive numbers, prove that the numbers are .
Given: A and G are A.M. and G.M. between two positive numbers.
Let the two numbers be a and b.
∴ AM = A = —1
GM = G = √ab —2
From eq-1 and eq-2, we get
a + b = 2A —3
ab = G2 —4
Substituting the value of a and b from eq-3 and eq-4 in
(a – b)2 = (a + b)2 – 4ab, we get
(a – b)2 = 4A2 – 4G2 = 4 (A2–G2)
(a – b)2 = 4 (A + G) (A – G)
(a – b) = 2 —5
From eq-3 and eq-5, we get
2a = 2A + 2
⇒ a = A+2
Substituting the value of a in eq-3, we get
b = 2A – A - = A –
Thus, the two numbers are .
The number of bacteria in a certain culture doubles every hour. If there were 30 bacteria present in the culture originally, how many bacteria will be present at the end of 2nd hour, 4th hour and nth hour?
Given: there were 30 bacteria present originally and culture doubles every hour.
∴ a0 = 30
∴ After an hour culture is a0 × 2 = 30 × 2 = 60
Since the count doubles every hour it forms a G.P. with r = 2
Let the G.P be a0,a1r,a2r2........
⇒ The culture at the end of 2nd hour = ar2 = 30 × 22 = 120
⇒ The culture at the end of 4th hour = ar4 = 30 × 24 = 480
⇒ The culture at the end of nth hour = arn = 30 × 2n
∴ Culture at end pf 2nd , 4th , nth hours are 120, 480, 30 × 2n respectively.
What will Rs 500 amounts to in 10 years after its deposit in a bank which pays annual interest rate of 10% compounded annually?
Given: The amount deposited in bank is rupees 500.
The Compound interest is given by: A = P
Here p: principle, r: interest rate t: time in years, n: number of times interest is compounded in a year.
∴ At the end of first year A = 500 = 500(1.1)
∴ At the end of 10 years A = 500 = 500(1.1)10
If A.M. and G.M. of roots of a quadratic equation are 8 and 5, respectively, then obtain the quadratic equation.
Given: A.M. and G.M. of roots of a quadratic equation are 8 and 5, respectively.
Let a and b be the roots of the quadratic equation.
Here,
A.M = = 8
⇒ a+b = 16 —1
G.M = √ab = 5
⇒ (√ab)2 = 52
⇒ ab = 25 —2
The quadratic equation is given by,
x2– x (Sum of roots) + (Product of roots) = 0
x2 – x (a + b) + (ab) = 0
x2 – 16x + 25 = 0 (From eq –1 and eq –2)
∴ The required quadratic equation is x2 – 16x + 25 = 0
Show that the sum of (m + n)th and (m – n)th terms of an A.P. is equal to twice the mth term.
Let a and d be the first term and the common difference of the A.P. respectively.
It is known that the kth term of an A.P. is given by
ak = a + (k –1) d
∴ am + n = a + (m + n –1) d
am – n = a + (m – n –1) d
am = a + (m –1) d
Now,
L.H.S = am + n + am – n
= a + (m + n –1) d + a + (m – n –1) d
= 2a + (m + n –1 + m – n –1) d
= 2a + (2m – 2) d
= 2a + 2 (m – 1) d
=2 [a + (m – 1) d]
= 2am
= R.H.S
Thus, the sum of (m + n)th and (m – n)th terms of an A.P. is equal to twice the mth term.
If the sum of three numbers in A.P., is 24 and their product is 440, find the numbers.
Let the three numbers in A.P. be a – d, a, and a + d.
According to question -
(a – d) + (a) + (a + d) = 24 … (1)
⇒ 3a = 24
∴ a = 8
and,
also product of these numbers is 440,(a – d) a (a + d) = 440 … (2)
⇒ (8 – d) (8) (8 + d) = 440
⇒ (8 – d) (8 + d) = 55
⇒ 64 – d2 = 55
⇒ d2 = 64 – 55 = 9
⇒ d = 3
Therefore,
when d = 3, the numbers are 5, 8, and 11 and
when d = –3, the numbers are 11, 8, and 5.
Thus, the three numbers are 5, 8, and 11.
Let the sum of n, 2n, 3n terms of an A.P. be S1, S2 and S3, respectively, show that
S3 = 3(S2 – S1)
Let a and b be the first term and the common difference of the A.P. respectively.
Therefore,
S1 = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d] …(1)
S2 = (2n/2)[2a + (2n - 1)d] …(2)
S3 = (3n/2)[2a + (3n - 1)d] …(3)
From (1) and (2), we obtain
S2 - S1 = (2n/2)[2a + (2n - 1)d] - (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
= (n/2)[{4a + (4n - 2)d} - {2a + (n - 1)d}]
= (n/2)[4a + 4nd - 2d - 2a - nd + d]
= (n/2)[2a + 3nd - d]
= (1/3) × (3n/2)[2a + (3n - 1)d]
= (1/3)S3
Thus, S3 = 3(S2 - S1)
Hence, the given result is proved.
Find the sum of all numbers between 200 and 400 which are divisible by 7.
The numbers lying between 200 and 400 which are divisible by 7
are as follows: -
203, 210, 217, … 399
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, the above sequence is an A.P.
∴First term, a = 203
Last term, l = 399
Common difference, d = 7
Let the number of terms of the A.P. be n.
∴ an = 399 = a + (n –1) d
⇒ 399 = 203 + (n –1) 7
⇒ 7 (n –1) = 196
⇒ n –1 = 28
⇒ n = 29
We know that -
Sum of n terms of an A.P(Sn) = (n/2)[a + l]
S29 = (29/2)[203 + 399]
= (29/2)[602]
= 29 × 301
= 8729
Thus, the required sum is 8729.
Find the sum of integers from 1 to 100 that are divisible by 2 or 5.
The integers from 1 to 100 which are divisible by 2 are as follows: -
2, 4, 6… 100
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, the above sequence is an A.P. with both the first term and common difference equal to 2.
No. of terms of above A.P = 100/2 = 50
Last Term(l) = 100
Sum of n terms of an A.P(Sn) = (n/2)[a + l]
∴ S60 = (50/2)[2 + 100]
= 25 × 102
= 2550
The integers from 1 to 100 which are divisible by 5 are as follows: -
5, 10,… 100
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, the above sequence is an A.P. with both the first term and common difference equal to 5.
No. of terms of above A.P = 100/5 = 20
Last Term(l) = 100
Sum of n terms of an A.P(Sn) = (n/2)[a + l]
∴ S20 = (20/2)[5 + 100]
= 10 × 105
= 1050
The integers which are divisible by both 2 and 5 are as follows: -
10, 20, … 100
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, the above sequence is an A.P. with both the first term and common difference equal to 10.
No. of terms of above A.P = 100/10 = 10
Last Term(l) = 100
Sum of n terms of an A.P(Sn) = (n/2)[a + l]
∴ S10 = (10/2)[10 + 100]
= 5 × 110
= 550
∴Required sum = 2550 + 1050 – 550 = 3050
Thus, the sum of the integers from 1 to 100, which are divisible by 2 or 5, is 3050.
Find the sum of all two-digit numbers which when divided by 4, yields 1 as remainder.
The two - digit numbers which when divided by 4, yield 1 as remainder, are as follows: -
13, 17, … 97
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, the above sequence is an A.P. with first term 13 and common difference 4.
Last Term of the A.P(l) = 97
Let n be the number of terms of the A.P.
It is known that the nth term of an A.P. is given by -
an = a + (n –1) d
⇒ 97 = 13 + (n –1) (4)
⇒ 4 (n –1) = 84
⇒ n – 1 = 21
⇒ n = 22
Sum of n terms of an A.P. is given by -
Sn = (n/2)[a + l]
∴ S22 = (22/2)[13 + 97]
= 11 × 110
= 1210
Thus, the required sum is 1210.
If f is a function satisfying f (x + y) = f(x) f(y) for all such that
f(1) = 3 and , find the value of n.
Given:
f (x + y) = f (x) × f (y) for all x, y ∈ N … (1)
f (1) = 3
Taking x = y = 1 in (1), we obtain
f (1 + 1) = f (2) = f (1) f (1) = 3 × 3 = 9
Therefore, f(2) = 9Taking x = 1 and y = 2 in (1), we obtain
f (1 + 2) = f (3) = f (1) f (2) = 3 × 9 = 27
Therefore, f(3) = 27Similarly, Taking x = 1 and y = 3 in (1), we obtain
f (1 + 3) = f (4) = f (1) f (3) = 3 × 27 = 81
Therefore, f(4) = 81∴ f (1), f (2), f (3), …, that is 3, 9, 27, …, forms a G.P. with both the first term and common ratio equal to 3.
We know that -
Sum of first n terms of G.P with first term 'a' and common ratio 'r' is given by -
It is known that,
Thus,
∴ n = 4
Thus, the value of n is 4.
The sum of some terms of G.P. is 316 whose first term and the common ratio are 6 and 2, respectively. Find the last term and the number of terms.
Given: Sum of n terms of the G.P. be 316.
a = 6, r = 2
To Find: n and an
Formula used:
where Sn = Sum to n terms of G.P,It is given that the first term a is 6 and common ratio r is 2.
Applying the values in formula we get,∴ n = 6
nth term of G.P is given by -
an = a r n - 1
∴ Last term of the G.P = 6th term = ar6 - 1 = (6)(2) 5 = (6)(32) = 192
Thus, the last term of the G.P. is 192.
The first term of a G.P. is 1. The sum of the third term and fifth term is 90. Find the common ratio of G.P.
Let a and r be the first term and the common ratio of the G.P. respectively.
∴ a1 = 1
nth term of G.P is given by -
an = arn - 1
a3 = ar2 = (1)r2
a6 = ar4 = (1)r4
According to question -
a3 + a6 = 90
⇒ r2 + r4 = 90
⇒ r4 + r2 – 90 = 0
Assume r2 = t
⇒ t2 + t – 90 = 0
⇒ t2 + 10t - 9t – 90 = 0
⇒ t(t + 10) - 9(t + 10) = 0
⇒ (t - 9)(t + 10) = 0
∴ t =9 or t = - 10(invalid because t = r2, so t can't be - ve.)
∴ r2 = 9 ( Taking real roots)
∴ r = 3
Thus, the common ratio of the G.P. is 3.
The sum of three numbers in G.P. is 66. If we subtract 1, 7, 21 from these numbers in that order, we obtain an arithmetic progression. Find the numbers.
Let the three numbers in G.P. be a, ar, and ar2.
According to question -
a + ar + ar2 = 66
⇒ a(1 + r + r2) = 66
…(1)
Given that -
(a – 1), (ar – 7), (ar2 – 21) forms an A.P.
thus the common difference between the consecutive terms will be equal.
∴ (ar – 7) – (a – 1) = (ar2 – 21) – (ar – 7)
⇒ ar – a – 6 = ar2 – ar – 14
⇒ ar2 – 2ar + a = 8
⇒ a(r2 – 2r + 1) = 8
…(2)
Comparing equations (1) & (2), we get -
On Cross - multiplying,
⇒66(r2 – 2r + 1) = 8(1 + r + r2)
⇒7(r2 – 2r + 1) = (1 + r + r2)
⇒ 7r2 – 14r + 7 = 1 + r + r2
⇒ 6r2 – 16r + 6 = 0
⇒ 6r2 – 12r - 3r + 6 = 0
⇒ 6r (r – 2) – 3 (r – 2) = 0
⇒ (6r – 3) (r – 2) = 0
∴ r = 2 or r = 1/2
When r = 2, a = 8
When r = 1/2, a = 32
Therefore,
when r = 2, the three numbers in G.P. are 8, 16, and 32.
when r = 1/2, the three numbers in G.P. are 32, 16, and 8.
Thus, in either case, the three required numbers are 8, 16, and 32.
A G.P. consists of an even number of terms. If the sum of all the terms is 5 times the sum of terms occupying odd places, then find its common ratio.
Let the terms of G.P. be T1, T2, T3, T4, … T2n.
Number of terms = 2n
According to question,
T1 + T2 + T3 + … + T2n = 5 [T1 + T3 + … + T2n–1]
⇒ T1 + T2 + T3 + … + T2n – 5 [T1 + T3 + … + T2n–1] = 0
⇒ T2 + T4 + … + T2n = 4 [T1 + T3 + … + T2n–1]
Let the G.P. be a, ar, ar2, ar3, …
⇒ ar = 4a
∴ r = 4
Thus, the common ratio of the G.P. is 4.
The sum of the first four terms of an A.P. is 66. The sum of the last four terms is 112. If its first term is 11, then find the number of terms.
Let the A.P. be a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d, ... a + (n – 2) d, a + (n – 1)d.
Sum of first four terms = a + (a + d) + (a + 2d) + (a + 3d) = 4a + 6d
Sum of last four terms = [a + (n – 4) d] + [a + (n – 3) d] + [a + (n – 2) d] + [a + (n – 1) d] = 4a + (4n – 10) d
According to question -
4a + 6d = 66
⇒ 4(11) + 6d = 66 [∵ a = 11 (given)]
⇒ 6d = 12
⇒ d = 2
and,
4a + (4n –10) d = 112
⇒ 4(11) + (4n – 10)2 = 112
⇒ (4n – 10)2 = 68
⇒ 4n – 10 = 34
⇒ 4n = 44
⇒ n = 11
Thus, the number of terms of the A.P. is 11.
If , then show that a, b, c and d are in G.P.
It is given that,
On cross multiplying, we get -
(a + bx)(b - cx) = (b + cx)(a - bx)
⇒ ab - acx + b2x - bcx2 = ab - b2x + acx - bcx2
⇒ 2b2x = 2acx
⇒ b2 = ac
…(1)
Also,
On cross multiplying, we get -
⇒ (b + cx)(c - dx) = (c + dx)(b - cx)
⇒ bc - bdx + c2x - cdx2 = bc + bdx - c2x - cdx2
⇒ 2c2x = 2bdx
⇒ c2 = bd
…(2)
From (1) and (2), we obtain
Thus, a, b, c, and d are in G.P.
Let S be the sum, P the product and R the sum of reciprocals of n terms in a G.P.
Prove that P2Rn = Sn
Let the G.P. be a, ar, ar2, ar3, … arn - 1…
According to question -
[∵ Sum of first n natural numbers is n(n + 1)/2]
Now,
L.H.S = P2Rn
= Sn
= R.H.S
Hence, P2Rn= Sn
The pth, qth and rth terms of an A.P. are a, b, c, respectively. Show that
(q – r )a + (r – p )b + (p – q )c = 0
Let A = first term of the AP.
and
Let d = common difference of the AP
Let n be the number of terms of the A.P.
It is known that the nth term of an A.P. is given by -
an = a + (n –1) d
∴ pth term of A.P. is given by -
a = A + (p - 1).d.......(1)
qth term of A.P. is given by -
b = A + (q - 1).d.......(2)
rth term of A.P. is given by -
c = A + (r - 1).d........(3)
Subtracting (2) from (1) , (3) from (2) and (1) from (3), we get
a - b = (p - q).d......(4)
b - c = (q - r).d........(6)
c - a = (r - p).d.......(6)
Multiply (4),(6) and (6) by c, a and b respectively, we have
c.(a - b) = c.(p - q).d......(4)
a.(b - c) = a.(q - r).d........(6)
b.(c - a) = b.(r - p).d.......(6)
Adding (4),(6) and (6), we get -
c.(a - b) + a.(b - c) + b.(c - a) = c.(p - q).d + a.(q - r).d + b.(r - p).d
⇒ac - bc + ab - ac + bc - ab = a.(q - r).d + b.(r - p).d + c.(p - q).d
∴a.(q - r).d + b.(r - p).d + c.(p - q).d = 0
Now since d is common difference, it should be non zero
Hence
a(q - r) + b(r - p) + c(p - q) = 0
If are in A.P., prove that a, b, c are in A.P.
Given that are in AP.
If are in AP
Adding 1 to each term
are in AP
are in AP
are in AP
Divide each term by
are in AP
Hence, a, b, c are in AP
Hence Proved.
If a, b, c, d are in G.P, prove that (an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in G.P.
We know that a, ar, ar2, ar3,… are in G.P. with first term a & common ratio r.
Given a, b, c, d are in G.P.
So, a = a
b = ar
c = ar2
d = ar3
We want to show that
(an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in GP i.e to show common ratio are same
Now,
L.H.S
putting b = ar, c = ar2
R.H.S
putting c = ar2, d = ar3, b = ar
Thus, L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence, (an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in GP.
If a and b are the roots of x2 – 3x + p = 0 and c, d are roots of x2 – 12x + q = 0, where a, b, c, d form a G.P. Prove that (q + p): (q – p) = 17:16.
Given that a and b are roots of x2−3x + p=0
∴ a + b = 3 and ab= p …(1)
[∵ If α and β are roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c=0 then α + β=−b/a and αβ=c/a.]
It is given that c and d are roots of x2−12x + q=0
∴ c + d = 12 and cd=q …(2)
[∵ If α and β are roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c=0 then α + β=−b/a and αβ=c/a.]
Also given that a, b, c, d are in G.P.
Let a, b, c, d be the first four terms of a G.P.
So, a = a
b = ar
c = ar2
d = ar3
Now,
L.H.S
Now, From (1)
a + b=3
⇒ a + ar=3
⇒ a(1 + r)=3 ...(3)
From (2),
c + d=12
⇒ ar2 + ar3=12
⇒ ar2(1 + r)=12 ...(4)
Dividing equation (4) by (3), we get -
r2 = 4
∴ r4 = 16
putting the value of r4 in L.H.S, we get -
Hence proved.
The ratio of the A.M. and G.M. of two positive numbers a and b, is m : n. Show that
Here, the two numbers are a and b.
Arithmetic Mean = AM = (a + b)/2
& Geometric Mean = GM = √(ab)
According to question -
Applying component dividend
Applying Component Dividend
Squaring both sides
Hence, Proved.
If a, b, c are in A.P.; b, c, d are in G.P. and
are in A.P. prove that a, c, e are in G.P.
It is given that a, b, c are in AP
∴ b = (a + c)/2 …(1)
Also given that b, c, d are in GP
∴ c2 = bd …(2)
Also,
are in AP
So, their common difference is same
…(3)
We need to show that a, c, e are in GP
i.e c2 = ae
From (2), we have
c2 = bd
Putting value of
⇒ c(c + e) = e(a + c)
⇒ c2 + ce = ea + ec
⇒ c2 = ea
Thus, a, c, e are in GP.
Hence, Proved.
Find the sum of the following series up to n terms:
6 + 66 + 666 + …
The given sum is not in GP but we can write it as follows: -
Sum = 6 + 66 + 666 + …to n terms
= 6(1) + 6(11) + 6(111) + …to n terms
taking 6 common
= 6[1 + 11 + 111 + …to n terms]
divide & multiply by 9
= (6/9)[9(1 + 11 + 111 + …to n terms)]
= (6/9)[9 + 99 + 999 + …to n terms]
= (6/9)[(10 - 1) + (100 - 1) + (1000 - 1) + …to n terms]
= (6/9)[(10 - 1) + (102 - 1) + (103 - 1) + …to n terms]
= (6/9)[{10 + 102 + 103 + …n terms} - {1 + 1 + 1 + …n terms}]
= (6/9)[{10 + 102 + 103 + …n terms} - n]
Since 10 + 102 + 103 + …n terms is in GP with
first term(a) = 10
common ratio(r) = 102/10 = 10
We know that
Sum of n terms = (As r>1)
putting value of a & r
10 + 102 + 103 + …n terms
Hence, Sum
Find the sum of the following series up to n terms:
6 + . 66 + . 666 + …
The given sum is not in GP but we can write it as follows: -
Sum = .6 + .66 + .666 + …to n terms
= 6(0.1) + 6(0.11) + 6(0.111) + …to n terms
taking 6 common
= 6[0.1 + 0.11 + 0.111 + …to n terms]
divide & multiply by 9
= (6/9)[9(0.1 + 0.11 + 0.111 + …to n terms)]
= (6/9)[0.9 + 0.99 + 0.999 + …to n terms]
Since is in GP with
first term(a) = 1/10
common ratio(r) = 10 - 2/10 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 1/10
We know that
Sum of n terms = (As r<1)
putting value of a & r
Hence, Sum
Find the 20th term of the series 2 × 4 + 4 × 6 + 6 × 8 + ... + n terms.
The given series is in the form of multiplication of two different APs.
So, the nth term of given series is equal to the multiplication of their nth term.
The First AP is given as follows: -
2, 4, 6…
where, first term(a) = 2
common difference(d) = 4 - 2 = 2
∴
nth term = a + (n - 1)d
= 2 + (n - 1)2
= 2 + 2n - 2
= 2n
The Second AP is given as follows: -
4, 6, 8…
where, first term(a) = 4
common difference(d) = 6 - 4 = 2
∴
nth term = a + (n - 1)d
= 4 + (n - 1)2
= 4 + 2n - 2
= 2n + 2
Now,
an = [nth term of 2, 4, 6…] × [nth term of 4, 6, 8…]
= (2n) × (2n + 2)
= 4n2 + 4n
Thus, the nth term of series 2 × 4 + 4 × 6 + 6 × 8 + ... is
an = 4n2 + 4n
∴ a20 = 4 × (20)2 + 4 × 20 = 1600 + 80 = 1680
Hence, 20th term of series is 1680.
Find the sum of the first n terms of the series: 3 + 7 + 13 + 21 + 31 + …
This given series is neither an AP nor GP.
Let
Sn = 3 + 7 + 13 + 21 + 31 + … + an - 1 + an …(1)
Sn = 0 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 21 + 31 + … + an - 2 + an - 1 + an …(2)
Subtracting (2) from (1)
Sn - Sn = (3 - 0) + [(7 - 3) + (13 - 7) + (21 - 13) + … + (an - 1 - an - 2)
+ (an - an - 1) - an
⇒ 0 = 3 + [4 + 6 + 8 + … an - 1] - an
⇒ an = 3 + [4 + 6 + 8 + … an - 1] …(3)
Now, 4 + 6 + 8 + … an - 1 is an AP.
Where,
first term(a) = 4
common difference(d) = 6 - 4 = 2
We know that,
Sum of n terms of AP = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
putting n = n - 1, a = 4, d =2
[4 + 6 + 8 + … to (n - 1) terms] = (n - 1)/2 × [2a + (n - 1 - 1)d]
= (n - 1)/2 × [2(4) + (n - 2)2]
= (n - 1)/2 × [8 + 2n - 4]
= (n - 1)/2 × [2n + 4]
= (n - 1)/2 × 2(n + 2)
= (n - 1)(n + 2)
∴
an = 3 + [4 + 6 + 8 + … an - 1]
= 3 + (n - 1)(n + 2)
= 3 + n2 + 2n - n - 2
= 3 + n2 + n - 2
= n2 + n + 1
Now,
Sn
Thus, the required sum is .
If S1, S2, S3 are the sum of first n natural numbers, their squares and their cubes, respectively, show that
According to question -
S1 = 1 + 2 + 3 + … + n =
S2 = 12 + 22 + 32 + … + n2 =
S3 = 13 + 23 + 33 + … + n3 =
Now,
R.H.S = S3(1 + 8S1)
= R.H.S
Hence, L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence Proved.
Find the sum of the following series up to n terms:
The nth term of series is
Now, first solve the numerator & denominator separately
13 + 23 + 33 + … + n3 …(1)
Also,
1 + 3 + 5 + … + n terms
This is an AP.
whose first term(a) =1 & common difference(d) = 3 - 1 = 2
Now, sum of n terms of AP is
Sn = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
= (n/2)[2(1) + (n - 1)2]
= (n/2)[2 + 2n - 2]
= (n/2)[2n]
= n2
∴ Sn = n2 …(2)
Now,
putting values from (1) & (2)
Now, Finding Sum of n terms of Series
Thus, the required sum is
Show that
Taking L.H.S
first we will solve the numerator & denominator separately
Let numerator be
S1 = 1 × 22 + 2 × 32 + 3 × 42 + … + n × (n + 1)2
nth term is n × (n + 1)2
Let an = n(n + 1)2
= n(n2 + 2n + 1)
= n3 + 2n2 + n
Now, S1
Let denominator be
S2 = 12 × 2 + 22 × 3 + … + n2 × (n + 1)
nth term is n2 × (n + 1)
Let bn = n2(n + 1) = n3 + n2
Now,
S2
Now,
L.H.S
= R.H.S
Hence, L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence Proved.
A farmer buys a used tractor for Rs 12000. He pays Rs 6000 cash and agrees to pay the balance in annual instalments of Rs 500 plus 12% interest on the unpaid amount. How much will the tractor cost him?
Amount Paid to buy tractor = Rs. 12,000
Farmer Pays Cash = Rs. 6000
Remaining Balance = 12000 - 6000 = 6000
Annual Instalment = Rs 500 + [email protected]% on unpaid amount
1st Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. 6000
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (12/100) × 6000 = 720
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 500 + Rs. 720 = Rs. 1220
2nd Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. (6000 - 500) = Rs. 5500
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (12/100) × 5500 = 6600
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 500 + Rs. 660 = Rs. 1160
3rd Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. (5500 - 500) = Rs. 5000
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (12/100) × 5000 = 600
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 500 + Rs. 600 = Rs. 1100
Total no. of Instalments = 6000/500 = 12
Thus, Annual Instalments are 1220, 1160, 1100, …upto 12 terms
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, Annual Instalments are in AP.
Here
first term(a) = 1220
Common difference(d) = 1160 - 1220 = - 60
Number of terms(n) = 12
Total amount paid in 12 instalments is given by -
Sn = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
∴ S12 = (12/2)[2(1220) + (12 - 1)( - 60)]
= 6[2440 + 11( - 60)]
= 6[2440 - 660]
= 6 × 1780
= 10680
Hence, total amount paid in 12 Instalments = Rs 10680
Hence,
Total Cost of Tractor
= Amount paid earlier + Amount paid in 12 Instalments
= Rs. (6000 + 10680)
= Rs. 16680
Shamshad Ali buys a scooter for Rs 22000. He pays Rs 4000 cash and agrees to pay the balance in annual instalment of Rs 1000 plus 10% interest on the unpaid amount. How much will the scooter cost him?
Amount Paid to buy scooter = Rs. 22,000
Shamshad Pays Cash = Rs. 4000
Remaining Balance = Rs. (22000 - 4000) = 18000
Annual Instalment = Rs 1000 + [email protected]% on unpaid amount
1st Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. 18000
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (10/100) × 18000 = 1800
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 1000 + Rs. 1800 = Rs. 2800
2nd Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. (18000 - 1000) = Rs. 17000
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (10/100) × 17000 = 1700
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 1000 + Rs. 1700 = Rs. 2700
3rd Instalment
Unpaid Amount = Rs. (17000 - 1000) = Rs. 16000
Interest on Unpaid Amount = (10/100) × 16000 = 1600
Amount of Instalment = Rs. 1000 + Rs. 1600 = Rs. 2600
Total no. of Instalments = 18000/1000 = 18
Thus, Annual Instalments are 2800, 2700, 2600, …upto 18 terms
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, Annual Instalments are in AP.
Here
first term(a) = 2800
Common difference(d) = 2700 - 2800 = - 100
Number of terms(n) = 18
Total amount paid in 12 instalments is given by -
Sn = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
∴ S18 = (18/2)[2(2800) + (18 - 1)( - 100)]
= 9[5600 + 17( - 100)]
= 9[5600 - 1700]
= 9 × 3900
= 35100
Hence, total amount paid in 12 Instalments = Rs 35100
Hence,
Total Cost of Tractor
= Amount paid earlier + Amount paid in 12 Instalments
= Rs. (4000 + 35100)
= Rs. 39100
A person writes a letter to four of his friends. He asks each one of them to copy the letter and mail to four different persons with instruction that they move the chain similarly. Assuming that the chain is not broken and that it costs 50 paise to mail one letter. Find the amount spent on the postage when 8th set of letters is mailed.
According to question -
No. of letters in 1st set = 4
No. of letters in 2nd set = 4 × 4 = 16
No. of letters in 3rd set = 16 × 4 = 64
Hence, the sequence is
i.e. 4, 16, 64, …
This is a GP as
(16/4) = 4 & (64/16) = 4
Common ratio(r) = 4
First Term(a) = 4
Total no. of letters mailed upto 8th set is given by putting values of a, r & n(=8) in
(as r>1)
∴
= 4 × 21845
= 87380
Hence, total number of letters posted after 8th set is 87380.
Given that -
Postage Charge per Letter = 50 paise
Hence, the amount spend on the postage of 8738 letter is
= Rs. [(50/100) × 87380]
= Rs. 43690
A man deposited Rs 10000 in a bank at the rate of 5% simple interest annually. Find the amount in 15th year since he deposited the amount and also calculate the total amount after 20 years.
In simple interest, the interest remains same in all year.
Interest per year = 10000 × 5% = 500
Hence,
Amount in 1st year = Rs. 10000
Amount in 2nd year = Amount in 1st year + Interest
= 10000 + 500
= 10500
Amount in 3rd year = Amount in 2nd year + Interest
= 10500 + 500
= 11000
Hence, the series becomes
10000, 10500, 11000,…
Since the common difference between the consecutive terms is constant. Thus, Above Series are in AP.
Where,
first term(a) = 10000
common difference(d) = 10500 - 10000 = 500
Amount in 15th year is given by putting n = 15 in
an = a + (n - 1)d
∴ a15 = 10000 + (15 - 1)500
= 10000 + 14(500)
= 10000 + 7000
= 17000
Thus, amount in 15th year is Rs. 17000.
Also, Amount after 20 years
= a21
= 10000 + (21 - 1)500
= 10000 + 20 × 500
= 10000 + 10000
= 20000
Thus, amount after 20th year is Rs. 20000.
A manufacturer reckons that the value of a machine, which costs him Rs. 15625, will depreciate each year by 20%. Find the estimated value at the end of 5 years.
By Using Formula
A = P[1 - (r/100)]n
Here, P = principal = Rs. 15625
r = rate of depreciation = 20%
n = number of years = 5 years
A be the depreciated value
Putting values in the formula,
Depreciated Value = 15625[1 - (20/100)]5
= 15625[1 - (1/5)]5
= 15625(4/5)5
= (15625 × 1024)/3125
= 5 × 1024
= 5120
Thus, the depreciated value of the machine after 5 years is
Rs. 5125.
150 workers were engaged to finish a job in a certain number of days. 4 workers dropped out on second day, 4 more workers dropped out on third day and so on. It took 8 more days to finish the work. Find the number of days in which the work was completed.
Let total work = 1
and let total work be completed in 'n' days
Work done in 1 day = 1/n
This is the work done by 150 workers
Work done by 1 worker in one day = 1/150n
Case 1: -
No. of workers = 150
Work done per worker in 1 day = 1/150n
Total work done in 1 day = 150/150n
Case 2: -
No. of workers = 146
Work done per worker in 1 day = 1/150n
Total work done in 1 day = 146/150n
Case 3: -
No. of workers = 142
Work done per worker in 1 day = 1/150n
Total work done in 1 day = 142/150n
Given that
In this manner it took 8 more days to finish the work i.e. work finished in (n + 8) days.
∴
…(1)
Now,
is an AP
where,
first term(a) = 150
common difference(d) = 146 - 150 = - 4
we know that
Sum of n terms of AP(Sn) = (n/2)[2a + (n - 1)d]
putting n = n + 8, a = 150 & d = - 4
Sn + 8 = [(n + 8)/2] × [2(150) + (n + 8 - 1)( - 4)]
= [(n + 8)/2] × [300 + (n + 7)( - 4)]
= [(n + 8)/2] × [300 - 4n - 28]
= [(n + 8)/2] × [272 - 4n]
= (n + 8) × (136 - 2n)
= - 2n2 + 120n + 1088
From (1),
Sn + 8 = 150n
⇒ - 2n2 + 120n + 1088 = 150n
⇒ - 2n2 - 30n + 1088 = 0
⇒ - 2(n2 + 15n - 544) = 0
⇒ (n2 + 15n - 544) = 0
⇒ n2 + 32n - 17n - 544 = 0
⇒ n(n + 32) - 17(n + 32) = 0
⇒ (n - 17)(n + 32) = 0
∴ n = 17
because n = - 32 is invalid as no. of days can't be - ve.
Hence, n =17
Thus, the work was completed in n + 8 days i.e. 17 + 8 = 25 days