MHT CET2019Evening ShiftMathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If the sum of an infinite GP be 9 and sum of first two terms be 5 then their common ratio is …..
Options
- A1 3
- B3
- C2 3
- D3 2
Correct answer
C. 2 3
Step-by-step solution
We have, Sum of infinite GP, a 1 - r = 9 ⇒ a + a r = 5 ⇒ a 1 + r = 5 ⇒ 9 1 - r 1 + r = 5 ⇒ 1 - r 2 = 5 9 ⇒ r 2 = 4 9 ⇒ r = 2 3