KCET2022MathematicsSequences and Series
If a₁, a₂ ; a₃, , a₁₀ is a geometric progression and a₃ a₁ =25 , then a₉ a₅ equals
Options
- A3 (5^2 )
- B5^4
- C5^3
- D2 (5^2 )
Correct answer
B. 5^4
Step-by-step solution
Given, GP : a₁, a₂, a₃, , a₁₀ and a₃ a₁ =25 a r^2 a =25 r^2=25 Now, a₉ a₅ = a r^8 a r^4 =r^4 = (r^2 )^2=(25)^2=5^4