JEE Main2014MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
The sum of the first 20 terms common between the series 3+7+11+15+ and 1+6+11+16+ . . is
Options
- A4000
- B4020
- C4200
- D4220
Correct answer
B. 4020
Step-by-step solution
Given n =20 ; S ₂₀= ? Series (1) 3,7, 11 , 15,19,23,27, 31 , 35 , 39,43,47 , 51 , 55,59 Series (2) 1,6, 11 , 16,21,26, 31 , 36,41 , 46, 51 , 56 , 61,66,71 . The common terms between both the series are 11,31,51,71 Above series forms an Arithmetic progression (A.P). Therefore, first term (a) =11 and common difference ( d )=20 Now, S _ n = n 2 [2 a+(n-1) d] aligned & S ₂₀= 20 2 [2 11+(20-1) 20] & S ₂₀=10[22+19 20] & S ₂₀=10 402=4020 & S ₂₀=4020 aligned