NDA2022MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
Paragraph: Let P be the sum of first n positive terms of an increasing arithmetic progression A . Let Q be the sum of first n positive terms of another increasing arithmetic progression B . Let P: Q=(5 n+4):(9 n+6) Question: What is the ratio of their 10th terms?
Options
- A11 29
- B22 49
- C33 59
- D44 69
Correct answer
C. 33 59
Step-by-step solution
aligned & S_n S_n^ = 5 n+4 9 n+6 & 2 a+(n-1) d 2 a^ +(n-1) d^ = 5 n+4 9 n+6 aligned Put n=19 aligned & 2 a+18 d 2 a^ +18 d^ = 95+4 171+6 & a+9 d a^ +9 d^ = 99 177 a₁₀ a₁₀ ^1 = 33 59 aligned