JEE Main20207 Jan 2020Morning ShiftMathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
The greatest positive integer k , for which 49 k + 1 is a factor of the sum 49 125 + 49 124 + … + 49 2 + 49 + 1 , is
Options
- A32
- B63
- C60
- D35
Correct answer
B. 63
Step-by-step solution
This series is a G.P. with first term 49 125 and common ratio 1 49 . So, its sum = 49 126 - 1 48 = 49 63 + 1 49 63 - 1 48