NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020MathematicsSequences and SeriesPractice
Let l ,   m and n are three distinct numbers in arithmetic progression. Also l 2 ,   m 2 and n 2 are in geometric progression and l + m + n = 3 . If l < m < n , then n is equal to
Options
- A1
- B1 - 2
- C1 + 2
- D2 + 5
Correct answer
C. 1 + 2
Step-by-step solution
l , m , n are in A.P. ⇒ 2 m = l + n Given, l + m + n = 3 ⇒ m = 1 Let, l = 1 - d ,   n = 1 + d ,   d > 0 Now, m 4 = l 2 n 2 ⇒ m 2 = - l n or l n So 1 + d 1 - d = ± 1 ⇒ d = 0 or 2 ( d = 0 is rejected) Hence, n = 1 + 2