KVPY2010MathematicsSequences and Series
Suppose the sides of a triangle form a geometric progression with common ratio r. Then r lies in the interval-
Options
- A(0, -1+ 5 2 ]
- B( 1+ 5 2 , 2+ 5 2 ]
- C( -1+ 5 2 , 1+ 5 2 ]
- D( 2+ 5 2 , )
Correct answer
C. ( -1+ 5 2 , 1+ 5 2 ]
Step-by-step solution
array l a+a r>a r² r²-r-1 a r²+r-1>0 r> -1+ 5 2 , r ar ; r ²- r +1>0 always true ving (1) & (2) r ( 5 -1 2 , 5 +1 2 )