NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsSequences and SeriesPractice
If 1 ,   a ,   b and 4 are in harmonic progression, then the value of a + b is equal to
Options
- A5 4
- B10 3
- C3 10
- D4 5
Correct answer
B. 10 3
Step-by-step solution
1 , 1 a , 1 b , 1 4 are in A.P. Its common difference D = 1 4 - 1 3 = - 1 4 ⇒ 1 a = 1 + - 1 4 = 3 4 ⇒ a = 4 3 1 b = 1 + 2 - 1 4 = 1 2 ⇒ b = 2 ⇒ a + b = 4 3 + 2 = 10 3