JEE Main202126 Feb 2021Morning ShiftMathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
The sum of the infinite series 1 + 2 3 + 7 3 2 + 12 3 3 + 17 3 4 + 22 3 5 + … … is equal to:
Options
- A9 4
- B15 4
- C11 4
- D13 4
Correct answer
D. 13 4
Step-by-step solution
S = 1 + 2 3 + 7 3 2 + 12 3 3 + 17 3 4 + … S 3 = 1 3 + 2 3 2 + 7 3 3 + 12 3 4 + … 2 S 3 = 1 + 1 3 + 5 3 2 + 5 3 3 + 5 3 4 + … + up to infinite terms ⇒ 2 S 3 = 4 3 + 5 9 1 1 - 1 3 ⇒ 2 S 3 = 13 6 ⇒ S = 13 4