NDA2022MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
If the sum of the first 9 terms of an AP is equal to sum of the first 11 terms, then what is the sum of the first 20 terms?
Options
- A20
- B10
- C2
- D0
Correct answer
D. 0
Step-by-step solution
According to questions aligned & S ₉= S ₁₁ & 9 2 (2 a +8 ~d )= 11 2 (2 a +10 ~d ) & 18 a +72 ~d =22 a +110 ~d & 4 a +38 ~d =0 2 a +19 ~d =0 & ~S ₂₀= 20 2 (2 a +19 ~d )=0 aligned