KVPY2016MathematicsSequences and Series
Let S₁ be the sum of areas of the squares whose sides are parallel to coordinate axes. Let S ₂ be the sum of areas of the slanted squares as shown in the figure. Then S ₁ / S ₂ is
Options
- A2
- B2
- C1
- D1 2
Correct answer
A. 2
Step-by-step solution
S ₁= a ²+ a ² 4 + a ² 16 + = a ² 1- 1 4 = 4 a ² 3 ~S ₂= a ² 2 + a ² 8 + a ² 32 + = a ² 2 1- 1 4 = 4 a ² 6 S ₁ ~S ₂ =2