JEE Main202524 Jan 2025Evening ShiftMathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If 7=5+ 1 7 (5+ )+ 1 7^2 (5+2 )+ 1 7^3 (5+3 )+ , then the value of is :
Options
- A6 7
- B6
- C1 7
- D1
Correct answer
B. 6
Step-by-step solution
S=a+(a+d) r+(a+2 d) r^2+ Then S= a 1-r + d r (1-r)^2 ,|r| < 1 Since, r= 1 7 and a=5, d= aligned & 7= 5 1- 1 7 + 1 7 (1- 1 7 )^2 & =6 aligned