JEE Main2006MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
Let a₁, a₂, a₃, be terms of an A.P. If a₁+a₂+ a_p a₁+a₂+ +a_q = p^2 q^2 , p q , then a₆ a₂₁ equals
Options
- A41 11
- B7 2
- C2 7
- D11 41
Correct answer
D. 11 41
Step-by-step solution
aligned & p 2 [2 a₁+(p-1) d ] q 2 [2 a₁+(q-1) d ] = p^2 q^2 2 a₁+(p-1) d 2 a₁+(q-1) d = p q & a₁+ ( p-1 2 ) d a₁+ ( q-1 2 ) d = p q aligned For a₆ a₂₁ , p=11, q=41 a₆ a₂₁ = 11 41