alleryIn a G.P. the 5th term is 81 and the 2nd term is 3. The common ratio is:
- $\tfrac{1}{3}$
- 3
- 9
- 27
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: B. 3
We have ar⁴ = 81 and.
Then ar = 3 ⟹ r³.
That is ar = 27 ⟹ r.
So ar = 3.
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The sum of the first 20 terms of an A.P. with first term 2 and common difference 3 is:
- 305
- 590
- 620
- 610
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: D. 610
We have Sₙ = n/2[2a+(n−1)d].
That is Sₙ = 20/2[4 + 19·3].
That is Sₙ = 10[4+57].
So Sₙ = 610.
For $x > 0$, the minimum value of $x + \dfrac{4}{x}$ is:
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 2
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: C. 4
By AM–GM, x + 4/x ≥ 2√(x·4/x) = 2·2 = 4, attained at x = 2.
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