NDA2023MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If G is the geometric mean of numbers 1,2,2^2, 2^3, , 2 n⁻¹ , then what is the value of 1+2 ₂ G ?
Options
- A1
- B4
- Cn-1
- Dn
Correct answer
D. n
Step-by-step solution
1,2,2^2, 2^3, . .2 n⁻¹ Number of terms =n GM = (1 2 2^2 2^3 2^ n-1 )^ 1 / n = (2^ 1+2+3+ +(n-1) )^ 1 / n = [2^ n(n-1) 2 ]^ 1 / n G=2^ n-1 2 1+2 ₂ G=1+2 ₂ 2^ n-1 2 =1+2 (n-1) 2 ₂ 2=1+n-1=n