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MediumMCQ
The first two terms of a geometric progression add up to $12.$ The sum of the third and the fourth terms is $48.$ If the terms of the geometric progression are alternately positive and negative,then the first term is
A
$-4$
B
$-12$
C
$12$
D
$4$
Solution
(B) Let the first term be $a$ and the common ratio be $r$.
The first two terms are $a$ and $ar$. Their sum is $a + ar = a(1 + r) = 12$ ........ $(i)$
The third and fourth terms are $ar^2$ and $ar^3$. Their sum is $ar^2 + ar^3 = ar^2(1 + r) = 48$ ........ $(ii)$
Dividing equation $(ii)$ by equation $(i)$:
$\frac{ar^2(1 + r)}{a(1 + r)} = \frac{48}{12}$
$r^2 = 4$
$r = \pm 2$
Since the terms of the geometric progression are alternately positive and negative,the common ratio $r$ must be negative. Therefore,$r = -2$.
Substituting $r = -2$ into equation $(i)$:
$a(1 + (-2)) = 12$
$a(-1) = 12$
$a = -12$
Thus,the first term is $-12$.
The first two terms are $a$ and $ar$. Their sum is $a + ar = a(1 + r) = 12$ ........ $(i)$
The third and fourth terms are $ar^2$ and $ar^3$. Their sum is $ar^2 + ar^3 = ar^2(1 + r) = 48$ ........ $(ii)$
Dividing equation $(ii)$ by equation $(i)$:
$\frac{ar^2(1 + r)}{a(1 + r)} = \frac{48}{12}$
$r^2 = 4$
$r = \pm 2$
Since the terms of the geometric progression are alternately positive and negative,the common ratio $r$ must be negative. Therefore,$r = -2$.
Substituting $r = -2$ into equation $(i)$:
$a(1 + (-2)) = 12$
$a(-1) = 12$
$a = -12$
Thus,the first term is $-12$.
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DifficultMCQ
The sum to infinite terms of the series $1 + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3^2} + \frac{10}{3^3} + \frac{14}{3^4} + \dots$ is
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$2$
Solution
(A) Let the sum be $S = 1 + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3^2} + \frac{10}{3^3} + \frac{14}{3^4} + \dots$
This is an arithmetico-geometric series where the numerator terms $1, 2, 6, 10, 14, \dots$ follow an arithmetic progression starting from the second term,and the denominators are powers of $3$.
Let $S = 1 + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3^2} + \frac{10}{3^3} + \frac{14}{3^4} + \dots$
Divide by $3$: $\frac{S}{3} = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3^2} + \frac{6}{3^3} + \frac{10}{3^4} + \dots$
Subtracting the two equations:
$S - \frac{S}{3} = 1 + (\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}) + (\frac{6}{3^2} - \frac{2}{3^2}) + (\frac{10}{3^3} - \frac{6}{3^3}) + (\frac{14}{3^4} - \frac{10}{3^4}) + \dots$
$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{3^2} + \frac{4}{3^3} + \frac{4}{3^4} + \dots$
$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + [\frac{4}{3^2} + \frac{4}{3^3} + \frac{4}{3^4} + \dots]$
The term in the bracket is an infinite geometric series with first term $a = \frac{4}{9}$ and common ratio $r = \frac{1}{3}$.
Sum $= \frac{a}{1-r} = \frac{4/9}{1 - 1/3} = \frac{4/9}{2/3} = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
So,$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
$S = 2 \times \frac{3}{2} = 3$.
This is an arithmetico-geometric series where the numerator terms $1, 2, 6, 10, 14, \dots$ follow an arithmetic progression starting from the second term,and the denominators are powers of $3$.
Let $S = 1 + \frac{2}{3} + \frac{6}{3^2} + \frac{10}{3^3} + \frac{14}{3^4} + \dots$
Divide by $3$: $\frac{S}{3} = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3^2} + \frac{6}{3^3} + \frac{10}{3^4} + \dots$
Subtracting the two equations:
$S - \frac{S}{3} = 1 + (\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}) + (\frac{6}{3^2} - \frac{2}{3^2}) + (\frac{10}{3^3} - \frac{6}{3^3}) + (\frac{14}{3^4} - \frac{10}{3^4}) + \dots$
$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{4}{3^2} + \frac{4}{3^3} + \frac{4}{3^4} + \dots$
$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + [\frac{4}{3^2} + \frac{4}{3^3} + \frac{4}{3^4} + \dots]$
The term in the bracket is an infinite geometric series with first term $a = \frac{4}{9}$ and common ratio $r = \frac{1}{3}$.
Sum $= \frac{a}{1-r} = \frac{4/9}{1 - 1/3} = \frac{4/9}{2/3} = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
So,$\frac{2S}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3} = 1 + 1 = 2$.
$S = 2 \times \frac{3}{2} = 3$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ person is to count $4500$ currency notes. Let $a_n$ denote the number of notes he counts in the $n^{th}$ minute. If $a_1 = a_2 = \ldots = a_{10} = 150$ and $a_{10}, a_{11}, \ldots$ are in an $A.P.$ with common difference $-2$,then the time taken by him to count all notes is ............... minutes.
A
$34$
B
$125$
C
$135$
D
$24$
Solution
(A) The number of notes counted in the first $10$ minutes is $150 \times 10 = 1500$.
Remaining notes to be counted = $4500 - 1500 = 3000$.
Let $n$ be the number of minutes after the first $10$ minutes. The sequence of notes counted follows an $A.P.$ starting from $a_{11} = 150 - 2 = 148$ with common difference $d = -2$.
The sum of $n$ terms of this $A.P.$ is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]$.
Substituting the values: $3000 = \frac{n}{2}[2(148) + (n-1)(-2)]$.
$3000 = \frac{n}{2}[296 - 2n + 2] = \frac{n}{2}[298 - 2n] = n(149 - n)$.
$3000 = 149n - n^2$,which gives the quadratic equation $n^2 - 149n + 3000 = 0$.
Factoring the equation: $(n - 24)(n - 125) = 0$.
This gives $n = 24$ or $n = 125$.
Since the number of notes counted cannot be negative,we check the term $a_{10+n} = 148 + (n-1)(-2)$. For $n=125$,the term becomes negative,which is not possible. Thus,$n = 24$.
Total time = $10 + 24 = 34$ minutes.
Remaining notes to be counted = $4500 - 1500 = 3000$.
Let $n$ be the number of minutes after the first $10$ minutes. The sequence of notes counted follows an $A.P.$ starting from $a_{11} = 150 - 2 = 148$ with common difference $d = -2$.
The sum of $n$ terms of this $A.P.$ is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]$.
Substituting the values: $3000 = \frac{n}{2}[2(148) + (n-1)(-2)]$.
$3000 = \frac{n}{2}[296 - 2n + 2] = \frac{n}{2}[298 - 2n] = n(149 - n)$.
$3000 = 149n - n^2$,which gives the quadratic equation $n^2 - 149n + 3000 = 0$.
Factoring the equation: $(n - 24)(n - 125) = 0$.
This gives $n = 24$ or $n = 125$.
Since the number of notes counted cannot be negative,we check the term $a_{10+n} = 148 + (n-1)(-2)$. For $n=125$,the term becomes negative,which is not possible. Thus,$n = 24$.
Total time = $10 + 24 = 34$ minutes.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ man saves $200$ in each of the first three months of his service. In each of the subsequent months,his saving increases by $40$ more than the saving of the immediately previous month. His total saving from the start of service will be $11040$ after ............ months.
A
$19$
B
$20$
C
$21$
D
$18$
Solution
(C) The savings for the first three months are $200, 200, 200$. Total $= 600$.
Let the total number of months be $n$. The savings from the $4^{th}$ month onwards form an Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$ with first term $a = 240$ and common difference $d = 40$.
The number of terms in this $AP$ is $(n - 3)$.
The sum of savings is given by: $600 + \frac{n-3}{2} [2(240) + (n-3-1)40] = 11040$.
$600 + \frac{n-3}{2} [480 + (n-4)40] = 11040$.
$600 + (n-3) [240 + (n-4)20] = 11040$.
$600 + (n-3) [20n + 160] = 11040$.
$(n-3) [20n + 160] = 10440$.
$(n-3) [n + 8] = 522$.
$n^2 + 5n - 24 = 522$.
$n^2 + 5n - 546 = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation: $(n + 26)(n - 21) = 0$.
Since $n > 0$,we get $n = 21$ months.
Let the total number of months be $n$. The savings from the $4^{th}$ month onwards form an Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$ with first term $a = 240$ and common difference $d = 40$.
The number of terms in this $AP$ is $(n - 3)$.
The sum of savings is given by: $600 + \frac{n-3}{2} [2(240) + (n-3-1)40] = 11040$.
$600 + \frac{n-3}{2} [480 + (n-4)40] = 11040$.
$600 + (n-3) [240 + (n-4)20] = 11040$.
$600 + (n-3) [20n + 160] = 11040$.
$(n-3) [20n + 160] = 10440$.
$(n-3) [n + 8] = 522$.
$n^2 + 5n - 24 = 522$.
$n^2 + 5n - 546 = 0$.
Solving the quadratic equation: $(n + 26)(n - 21) = 0$.
Since $n > 0$,we get $n = 21$ months.
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DifficultMCQ
Statement $-1$: The sum of the series $1 + (1 + 2 + 4) + (4 + 6 + 9) + (9 + 12 + 16) + \dots + (361 + 380 + 400)$ is $8000$.
Statement $-2$: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} (k^3 - (k-1)^3) = n^3$,for any natural number $n$.
Statement $-2$: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} (k^3 - (k-1)^3) = n^3$,for any natural number $n$.
A
Statement $-1$ is false,Statement $-2$ is true.
B
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is false.
C
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
D
Statement $-1$ is true,Statement $-2$ is true; Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
Solution
(D) Statement $-2$: $\sum_{k=1}^{n} (k^3 - (k-1)^3)$ is a telescoping sum. Expanding it: $(1^3 - 0^3) + (2^3 - 1^3) + (3^3 - 2^3) + \dots + (n^3 - (n-1)^3) = n^3$. Thus,Statement $-2$ is true.
Statement $-1$: The series is $\sum_{k=1}^{20} ((k-1)^2 + (k-1)k + k^2)$.
Note that $(k-1)^2 + (k-1)k + k^2 = \frac{k^3 - (k-1)^3}{k - (k-1)} = k^3 - (k-1)^3$.
For $k=1$,$T_1 = 1^3 - 0^3 = 1$.
For $k=2$,$T_2 = 2^3 - 1^3 = 7 = 1+2+4$.
For $k=20$,$T_{20} = 20^3 - 19^3 = 8000 - 6859 = 1141 = 361 + 380 + 400$.
The sum is $\sum_{k=1}^{20} (k^3 - (k-1)^3) = 20^3 = 8000$. Thus,Statement $-1$ is true.
Since Statement $-1$ is derived directly from the identity in Statement $-2$,Statement $-2$ is the correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
Statement $-1$: The series is $\sum_{k=1}^{20} ((k-1)^2 + (k-1)k + k^2)$.
Note that $(k-1)^2 + (k-1)k + k^2 = \frac{k^3 - (k-1)^3}{k - (k-1)} = k^3 - (k-1)^3$.
For $k=1$,$T_1 = 1^3 - 0^3 = 1$.
For $k=2$,$T_2 = 2^3 - 1^3 = 7 = 1+2+4$.
For $k=20$,$T_{20} = 20^3 - 19^3 = 8000 - 6859 = 1141 = 361 + 380 + 400$.
The sum is $\sum_{k=1}^{20} (k^3 - (k-1)^3) = 20^3 = 8000$. Thus,Statement $-1$ is true.
Since Statement $-1$ is derived directly from the identity in Statement $-2$,Statement $-2$ is the correct explanation for Statement $-1$.
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MediumMCQ
If $x, y, z$ are in $A.P.$ and $\tan^{-1} x, \tan^{-1} y, \tan^{-1} z$ are also in another $A.P.$,then:
A
$x = y = z$
B
$x = y = -z$
C
$x = 1, y = 2, z = 3$
D
$x = 2, y = 4, z = 6$
Solution
(A) Given that $x, y, z$ are in $A.P.$,we have $2y = x + z$ ....$(1)$.
Also,$\tan^{-1} x, \tan^{-1} y, \tan^{-1} z$ are in $A.P.$,so $2 \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} z$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} a + \tan^{-1} b = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{a+b}{1-ab} \right)$,we get $2 \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{x+z}{1-xz} \right)$.
Taking $\tan$ on both sides: $\frac{2y}{1-y^2} = \frac{x+z}{1-xz}$.
Substituting $x+z = 2y$ from $(1)$,we get $\frac{2y}{1-y^2} = \frac{2y}{1-xz}$.
This implies $2y = 0$ or $\frac{1}{1-y^2} = \frac{1}{1-xz}$.
If $2y = 0$,then $y = 0$,which implies $x+z = 0$,so $z = -x$. This satisfies the condition $x, y, z$ in $A.P.$ $(x, 0, -x)$.
If $1-y^2 = 1-xz$,then $y^2 = xz$. Since $x, y, z$ are in $A.P.$ and $G.P.$,they must be equal,i.e.,$x = y = z$.
Comparing the options,$x = y = z$ is the standard result.
Also,$\tan^{-1} x, \tan^{-1} y, \tan^{-1} z$ are in $A.P.$,so $2 \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1} x + \tan^{-1} z$.
Using the formula $\tan^{-1} a + \tan^{-1} b = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{a+b}{1-ab} \right)$,we get $2 \tan^{-1} y = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{x+z}{1-xz} \right)$.
Taking $\tan$ on both sides: $\frac{2y}{1-y^2} = \frac{x+z}{1-xz}$.
Substituting $x+z = 2y$ from $(1)$,we get $\frac{2y}{1-y^2} = \frac{2y}{1-xz}$.
This implies $2y = 0$ or $\frac{1}{1-y^2} = \frac{1}{1-xz}$.
If $2y = 0$,then $y = 0$,which implies $x+z = 0$,so $z = -x$. This satisfies the condition $x, y, z$ in $A.P.$ $(x, 0, -x)$.
If $1-y^2 = 1-xz$,then $y^2 = xz$. Since $x, y, z$ are in $A.P.$ and $G.P.$,they must be equal,i.e.,$x = y = z$.
Comparing the options,$x = y = z$ is the standard result.
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MediumMCQ
The sum of the first $20$ terms of the sequence $0.7, 0.77, 0.777, \dots$ is
A
$\frac{7}{81}(179 - 10^{-20})$
B
$\frac{7}{9}(99 - 10^{-20})$
C
$\frac{7}{81}(179 + 10^{-20})$
D
$\frac{7}{9}(99 + 10^{-20})$
Solution
(C) Let the sum be $S = 0.7 + 0.77 + 0.777 + \dots$ up to $20$ terms.
$S = 7[0.1 + 0.11 + 0.111 + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
Multiply and divide by $9$:
$S = \frac{7}{9}[0.9 + 0.99 + 0.999 + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
$S = \frac{7}{9}[(1 - 0.1) + (1 - 0.01) + (1 - 0.001) + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
$S = \frac{7}{9}[20 - (0.1 + 0.01 + 0.001 + \dots)]$ up to $20$ terms.
The term in the bracket is a Geometric Progression with $a = 0.1$,$r = 0.1$,and $n = 20$.
Sum $= \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r} = \frac{0.1(1 - (0.1)^{20})}{1 - 0.1} = \frac{0.1(1 - 10^{-20})}{0.9} = \frac{1}{9}(1 - 10^{-20})$.
Substituting back:
$S = \frac{7}{9}[20 - \frac{1}{9}(1 - 10^{-20})] = \frac{7}{9}[\frac{180 - 1 + 10^{-20}}{9}] = \frac{7}{81}(179 + 10^{-20})$.
$S = 7[0.1 + 0.11 + 0.111 + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
Multiply and divide by $9$:
$S = \frac{7}{9}[0.9 + 0.99 + 0.999 + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
$S = \frac{7}{9}[(1 - 0.1) + (1 - 0.01) + (1 - 0.001) + \dots]$ up to $20$ terms.
$S = \frac{7}{9}[20 - (0.1 + 0.01 + 0.001 + \dots)]$ up to $20$ terms.
The term in the bracket is a Geometric Progression with $a = 0.1$,$r = 0.1$,and $n = 20$.
Sum $= \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r} = \frac{0.1(1 - (0.1)^{20})}{1 - 0.1} = \frac{0.1(1 - 10^{-20})}{0.9} = \frac{1}{9}(1 - 10^{-20})$.
Substituting back:
$S = \frac{7}{9}[20 - \frac{1}{9}(1 - 10^{-20})] = \frac{7}{9}[\frac{180 - 1 + 10^{-20}}{9}] = \frac{7}{81}(179 + 10^{-20})$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $(10)^9 + 2(11)^1(10)^8 + 3(11)^2(10)^7 + ... + 10(11)^9 = k(10)^9$,then $k$ is equal to:
A
$100$
B
$110$
C
$\frac{121}{10}$
D
$\frac{441}{100}$
Solution
(A) Let the given series be $S = 10^9 + 2(11)^1(10)^8 + 3(11)^2(10)^7 + \dots + 10(11)^9 = k(10)^9$.
Dividing both sides by $10^9$,we get:
$k = 1 + 2\left(\frac{11}{10}\right) + 3\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^2 + \dots + 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^9$ ......$(i)$
Let $x = \frac{11}{10}$. Then $k = 1 + 2x + 3x^2 + \dots + 10x^9$.
Multiply by $x$:
$xk = x + 2x^2 + 3x^3 + \dots + 9x^9 + 10x^{10}$ ......$(ii)$
Subtracting $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$k(1 - x) = 1 + x + x^2 + \dots + x^9 - 10x^{10}$
$k(1 - x) = \frac{1(x^{10} - 1)}{x - 1} - 10x^{10}$
Since $x = \frac{11}{10}$,$1 - x = -\frac{1}{10}$ and $x - 1 = \frac{1}{10}$.
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = \frac{(\frac{11}{10})^{10} - 1}{\frac{1}{10}} - 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10}$
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10} - 10 - 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10}$
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = -10$
$k = 100$.
Dividing both sides by $10^9$,we get:
$k = 1 + 2\left(\frac{11}{10}\right) + 3\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^2 + \dots + 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^9$ ......$(i)$
Let $x = \frac{11}{10}$. Then $k = 1 + 2x + 3x^2 + \dots + 10x^9$.
Multiply by $x$:
$xk = x + 2x^2 + 3x^3 + \dots + 9x^9 + 10x^{10}$ ......$(ii)$
Subtracting $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$k(1 - x) = 1 + x + x^2 + \dots + x^9 - 10x^{10}$
$k(1 - x) = \frac{1(x^{10} - 1)}{x - 1} - 10x^{10}$
Since $x = \frac{11}{10}$,$1 - x = -\frac{1}{10}$ and $x - 1 = \frac{1}{10}$.
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = \frac{(\frac{11}{10})^{10} - 1}{\frac{1}{10}} - 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10}$
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10} - 10 - 10\left(\frac{11}{10}\right)^{10}$
$k\left(-\frac{1}{10}\right) = -10$
$k = 100$.
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DifficultMCQ
Three positive numbers form an increasing $G.P.$ If the middle term in this $G.P.$ is doubled,the new numbers are in $A.P.$ then the common ratio of the $G.P.$ is:
A
$2 - \sqrt{3}$
B
$2 + \sqrt{3}$
C
$\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}$
D
$3 + \sqrt{2}$
Solution
(B) Let the three positive numbers in $G.P.$ be $a, ar, ar^2$ where $r > 1$ for an increasing $G.P.$
If the middle term is doubled,the numbers become $a, 2ar, ar^2$.
Since these are in $A.P.$,the middle term is the arithmetic mean of the other two:
$2(2ar) = a + ar^2$
$4ar = a(1 + r^2)$
Since $a$ is a positive number,we can divide by $a$:
$r^2 - 4r + 1 = 0$
Using the quadratic formula $r = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$:
$r = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 - 4}}{2} = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{12}}{2} = \frac{4 \pm 2\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2 \pm \sqrt{3}$
Since the $G.P.$ is increasing,the common ratio $r$ must be greater than $1$.
Thus,$r = 2 + \sqrt{3}$.
If the middle term is doubled,the numbers become $a, 2ar, ar^2$.
Since these are in $A.P.$,the middle term is the arithmetic mean of the other two:
$2(2ar) = a + ar^2$
$4ar = a(1 + r^2)$
Since $a$ is a positive number,we can divide by $a$:
$r^2 - 4r + 1 = 0$
Using the quadratic formula $r = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$:
$r = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 - 4}}{2} = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{12}}{2} = \frac{4 \pm 2\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2 \pm \sqrt{3}$
Since the $G.P.$ is increasing,the common ratio $r$ must be greater than $1$.
Thus,$r = 2 + \sqrt{3}$.
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DifficultMCQ
The sum of the first $9$ terms of the series $\frac{1^3}{1} + \frac{1^3 + 2^3}{1 + 3} + \frac{1^3 + 2^3 + 3^3}{1 + 3 + 5} + \dots$ is:
A
$192$
B
$71$
C
$96$
D
$142$
Solution
(C) The $n^{th}$ term of the series is given by $T_n = \frac{\sum_{k=1}^n k^3}{\sum_{k=1}^n (2k-1)}$.
We know that $\sum_{k=1}^n k^3 = \left[\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right]^2$ and the sum of the first $n$ odd numbers is $\sum_{k=1}^n (2k-1) = n^2$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{\left[\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right]^2}{n^2} = \frac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4n^2} = \frac{(n+1)^2}{4}$.
We need to find the sum of the first $9$ terms,$S_9 = \sum_{n=1}^9 T_n = \sum_{n=1}^9 \frac{(n+1)^2}{4}$.
$S_9 = \frac{1}{4} \sum_{n=1}^9 (n+1)^2 = \frac{1}{4} (2^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 10^2)$.
Adding and subtracting $1^2$,we get $S_9 = \frac{1}{4} [(\sum_{k=1}^{10} k^2) - 1^2]$.
Using the formula $\sum_{k=1}^m k^2 = \frac{m(m+1)(2m+1)}{6}$ for $m=10$:
$S_9 = \frac{1}{4} [\frac{10(11)(21)}{6} - 1] = \frac{1}{4} [385 - 1] = \frac{384}{4} = 96$.
We know that $\sum_{k=1}^n k^3 = \left[\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right]^2$ and the sum of the first $n$ odd numbers is $\sum_{k=1}^n (2k-1) = n^2$.
Thus,$T_n = \frac{\left[\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\right]^2}{n^2} = \frac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4n^2} = \frac{(n+1)^2}{4}$.
We need to find the sum of the first $9$ terms,$S_9 = \sum_{n=1}^9 T_n = \sum_{n=1}^9 \frac{(n+1)^2}{4}$.
$S_9 = \frac{1}{4} \sum_{n=1}^9 (n+1)^2 = \frac{1}{4} (2^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 10^2)$.
Adding and subtracting $1^2$,we get $S_9 = \frac{1}{4} [(\sum_{k=1}^{10} k^2) - 1^2]$.
Using the formula $\sum_{k=1}^m k^2 = \frac{m(m+1)(2m+1)}{6}$ for $m=10$:
$S_9 = \frac{1}{4} [\frac{10(11)(21)}{6} - 1] = \frac{1}{4} [385 - 1] = \frac{384}{4} = 96$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $m$ is the $A.M.$ of two distinct real numbers $l$ and $n$ $(l, n > 1)$ and $G_1, G_2,$ and $G_3$ are three geometric means between $l$ and $n$,then $G_1^4 + 2G_2^4 + G_3^4$ equals:
A
$4l^2m^2n^2$
B
$4l^2mn$
C
$4lm^2n$
D
$4lmn^2$
Solution
(C) Given $m$ is the $A.M.$ of $l$ and $n$,so $m = \frac{l+n}{2}$,which implies $2m = l+n$.
Since $G_1, G_2, G_3$ are three geometric means between $l$ and $n$,the sequence $l, G_1, G_2, G_3, n$ forms a Geometric Progression $(GP)$.
Let $r$ be the common ratio. Then $G_1 = lr, G_2 = lr^2, G_3 = lr^3$,and $n = lr^4$,which implies $r^4 = \frac{n}{l}$.
Now,evaluate the expression $E = G_1^4 + 2G_2^4 + G_3^4$.
$E = (lr)^4 + 2(lr^2)^4 + (lr^3)^4 = l^4r^4 + 2l^4r^8 + l^4r^{12}$.
$E = l^4r^4(1 + 2r^4 + r^8) = l^4r^4(1 + r^4)^2$.
Substitute $r^4 = \frac{n}{l}$:
$E = l^4 \left(\frac{n}{l}\right) \left(1 + \frac{n}{l}\right)^2 = l^3n \left(\frac{l+n}{l}\right)^2$.
$E = l^3n \frac{(l+n)^2}{l^2} = ln(l+n)^2$.
Since $l+n = 2m$,we have $E = ln(2m)^2 = 4lm^2n$.
Since $G_1, G_2, G_3$ are three geometric means between $l$ and $n$,the sequence $l, G_1, G_2, G_3, n$ forms a Geometric Progression $(GP)$.
Let $r$ be the common ratio. Then $G_1 = lr, G_2 = lr^2, G_3 = lr^3$,and $n = lr^4$,which implies $r^4 = \frac{n}{l}$.
Now,evaluate the expression $E = G_1^4 + 2G_2^4 + G_3^4$.
$E = (lr)^4 + 2(lr^2)^4 + (lr^3)^4 = l^4r^4 + 2l^4r^8 + l^4r^{12}$.
$E = l^4r^4(1 + 2r^4 + r^8) = l^4r^4(1 + r^4)^2$.
Substitute $r^4 = \frac{n}{l}$:
$E = l^4 \left(\frac{n}{l}\right) \left(1 + \frac{n}{l}\right)^2 = l^3n \left(\frac{l+n}{l}\right)^2$.
$E = l^3n \frac{(l+n)^2}{l^2} = ln(l+n)^2$.
Since $l+n = 2m$,we have $E = ln(2m)^2 = 4lm^2n$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the $2^{nd}, 5^{th}, \text{and } 9^{th}$ terms of a non-constant $A.P.$ are in $G.P.$, then the common ratio of this $G.P.$ is:
A
$1$
B
$\frac{7}{4}$
C
$\frac{8}{5}$
D
$\frac{4}{3}$
Solution
(D) Let the first term of the $A.P.$ be $a$ and the common difference be $d$.
The $2^{nd}$ term is $a + d$.
The $5^{th}$ term is $a + 4d$.
The $9^{th}$ term is $a + 8d$.
Since these terms are in $G.P.$, let the common ratio be $r$.
Thus, $(a + 4d) = (a + d)r$ and $(a + 8d) = (a + d)r^2$.
From the first equation, $a + 4d = ar + dr \implies a(1-r) = d(r-4) \implies a = \frac{d(r-4)}{1-r}$.
Substituting this into the second equation: $\frac{d(r-4)}{1-r} + 8d = r^2 \left( \frac{d(r-4)}{1-r} + d \right)$.
Dividing by $d$ (since $d \neq 0$ for a non-constant $A.P.$):
$\frac{r-4 + 8 - 8r}{1-r} = r^2 \left( \frac{r-4 + 1-r}{1-r} \right)$.
$\frac{4-7r}{1-r} = r^2 \left( \frac{-3}{1-r} \right)$.
$4 - 7r = -3r^2 \implies 3r^2 - 7r + 4 = 0$.
$(3r - 4)(r - 1) = 0$.
Since the $A.P.$ is non-constant, $d \neq 0$, which implies $r \neq 1$.
Therefore, $r = \frac{4}{3}$.
The $2^{nd}$ term is $a + d$.
The $5^{th}$ term is $a + 4d$.
The $9^{th}$ term is $a + 8d$.
Since these terms are in $G.P.$, let the common ratio be $r$.
Thus, $(a + 4d) = (a + d)r$ and $(a + 8d) = (a + d)r^2$.
From the first equation, $a + 4d = ar + dr \implies a(1-r) = d(r-4) \implies a = \frac{d(r-4)}{1-r}$.
Substituting this into the second equation: $\frac{d(r-4)}{1-r} + 8d = r^2 \left( \frac{d(r-4)}{1-r} + d \right)$.
Dividing by $d$ (since $d \neq 0$ for a non-constant $A.P.$):
$\frac{r-4 + 8 - 8r}{1-r} = r^2 \left( \frac{r-4 + 1-r}{1-r} \right)$.
$\frac{4-7r}{1-r} = r^2 \left( \frac{-3}{1-r} \right)$.
$4 - 7r = -3r^2 \implies 3r^2 - 7r + 4 = 0$.
$(3r - 4)(r - 1) = 0$.
Since the $A.P.$ is non-constant, $d \neq 0$, which implies $r \neq 1$.
Therefore, $r = \frac{4}{3}$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the sum of the first ten terms of the series ${\left( {1\frac{3}{5}} \right)^2} + {\left( {2\frac{2}{5}} \right)^2} + {\left( {3\frac{1}{5}} \right)^2} + {4^2} + \dots$ is $\frac{16}{5}m$,then $m$ is equal to:
A
$100$
B
$99$
C
$102$
D
$101$
Solution
(D) The given series is ${\left( \frac{8}{5} \right)^2} + {\left( \frac{12}{5} \right)^2} + {\left( \frac{16}{5} \right)^2} + {\left( \frac{20}{5} \right)^2} + \dots$ up to $10$ terms.
This can be written as $\frac{1}{25} [8^2 + 12^2 + 16^2 + 20^2 + \dots + (4(n+1))^2]$ for $n=1$ to $10$.
The $n$-th term is $T_n = {\left( \frac{4(n+1)}{5} \right)^2} = \frac{16}{25} (n^2 + 2n + 1)$.
The sum of $10$ terms is $S_{10} = \frac{16}{25} \sum_{n=1}^{10} (n^2 + 2n + 1)$.
Using the formulas $\sum n^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$,$\sum n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$,and $\sum 1 = n$:
$S_{10} = \frac{16}{25} [\frac{10(11)(21)}{6} + 2 \cdot \frac{10(11)}{2} + 10] = \frac{16}{25} [385 + 110 + 10] = \frac{16}{25} [505]$.
Given $S_{10} = \frac{16}{5} m$,we have $\frac{16}{25} \times 505 = \frac{16}{5} m$.
Dividing both sides by $\frac{16}{5}$,we get $m = \frac{505}{5} = 101$.
This can be written as $\frac{1}{25} [8^2 + 12^2 + 16^2 + 20^2 + \dots + (4(n+1))^2]$ for $n=1$ to $10$.
The $n$-th term is $T_n = {\left( \frac{4(n+1)}{5} \right)^2} = \frac{16}{25} (n^2 + 2n + 1)$.
The sum of $10$ terms is $S_{10} = \frac{16}{25} \sum_{n=1}^{10} (n^2 + 2n + 1)$.
Using the formulas $\sum n^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$,$\sum n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$,and $\sum 1 = n$:
$S_{10} = \frac{16}{25} [\frac{10(11)(21)}{6} + 2 \cdot \frac{10(11)}{2} + 10] = \frac{16}{25} [385 + 110 + 10] = \frac{16}{25} [505]$.
Given $S_{10} = \frac{16}{5} m$,we have $\frac{16}{25} \times 505 = \frac{16}{5} m$.
Dividing both sides by $\frac{16}{5}$,we get $m = \frac{505}{5} = 101$.
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DifficultMCQ
For any three positive real numbers $a, b, c$,if $9(25a^2 + b^2) + 25(c^2 - 3ac) = 15b(3a + c)$,then:
A
$a, b, c$ are in $G.P.$
B
$b, c, a$ are in $G.P.$
C
$b, c, a$ are in $A.P.$
D
$a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$
Solution
(C) Given equation: $9(25a^2 + b^2) + 25(c^2 - 3ac) = 15b(3a + c)$
Expanding the terms: $225a^2 + 9b^2 + 25c^2 - 75ac = 45ab + 15bc$
Rearranging the terms: $225a^2 + 9b^2 + 25c^2 - 45ab - 15bc - 75ac = 0$
Multiplying by $2$: $450a^2 + 18b^2 + 50c^2 - 90ab - 30bc - 150ac = 0$
This can be written as: $(15a - 3b)^2 + (3b - 5c)^2 + (5c - 15a)^2 = 0$
For the sum of squares to be zero,each term must be zero:
$15a - 3b = 0 \Rightarrow 3b = 15a \Rightarrow b = 5a$
$3b - 5c = 0 \Rightarrow 3b = 5c$
$5c - 15a = 0 \Rightarrow 5c = 15a \Rightarrow c = 3a$
Now,check the condition for $A.P.$ for $b, c, a$:
$2c = b + a \Rightarrow 2(3a) = 5a + a \Rightarrow 6a = 6a$
Since $2c = a + b$,the numbers $b, c, a$ are in $A.P.$
Expanding the terms: $225a^2 + 9b^2 + 25c^2 - 75ac = 45ab + 15bc$
Rearranging the terms: $225a^2 + 9b^2 + 25c^2 - 45ab - 15bc - 75ac = 0$
Multiplying by $2$: $450a^2 + 18b^2 + 50c^2 - 90ab - 30bc - 150ac = 0$
This can be written as: $(15a - 3b)^2 + (3b - 5c)^2 + (5c - 15a)^2 = 0$
For the sum of squares to be zero,each term must be zero:
$15a - 3b = 0 \Rightarrow 3b = 15a \Rightarrow b = 5a$
$3b - 5c = 0 \Rightarrow 3b = 5c$
$5c - 15a = 0 \Rightarrow 5c = 15a \Rightarrow c = 3a$
Now,check the condition for $A.P.$ for $b, c, a$:
$2c = b + a \Rightarrow 2(3a) = 5a + a \Rightarrow 6a = 6a$
Since $2c = a + b$,the numbers $b, c, a$ are in $A.P.$
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DifficultMCQ
Let $a, b, c \in R$. If $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$ is such that $a + b + c = 3$ and $f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y) + xy$ for all $x, y \in R$,then $\sum_{n=1}^{10} f(n)$ is equal to:
A
$255$
B
$330$
C
$165$
D
$190$
Solution
(B) Given $f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$ and $a + b + c = 3$.
Since $f(1) = a + b + c$,we have $f(1) = 3$.
Given $f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y) + xy$.
Putting $x=0, y=0$,we get $f(0) = f(0) + f(0) + 0 \Rightarrow f(0) = 0$. Thus $c = 0$.
Now,$f(x) = ax^2 + bx$.
$f(1) = a + b = 3$.
Using $f(x+y) = a(x+y)^2 + b(x+y) = ax^2 + ay^2 + 2axy + bx + by$.
Also $f(x) + f(y) + xy = ax^2 + bx + ay^2 + by + xy$.
Comparing coefficients of $xy$,we get $2a = 1 \Rightarrow a = 1/2$.
Since $a + b = 3$,$b = 3 - 1/2 = 5/2$.
So,$f(n) = \frac{1}{2}n^2 + \frac{5}{2}n = \frac{n^2 + 5n}{2}$.
We need to find $\sum_{n=1}^{10} f(n) = \sum_{n=1}^{10} \frac{n^2 + 5n}{2} = \frac{1}{2} [\sum_{n=1}^{10} n^2 + 5 \sum_{n=1}^{10} n]$.
Using sum formulas: $\sum n^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
For $n=10$: $\sum n^2 = \frac{10 \times 11 \times 21}{6} = 385$ and $\sum n = \frac{10 \times 11}{2} = 55$.
Sum $= \frac{1}{2} [385 + 5(55)] = \frac{1}{2} [385 + 275] = \frac{660}{2} = 330$.
Since $f(1) = a + b + c$,we have $f(1) = 3$.
Given $f(x + y) = f(x) + f(y) + xy$.
Putting $x=0, y=0$,we get $f(0) = f(0) + f(0) + 0 \Rightarrow f(0) = 0$. Thus $c = 0$.
Now,$f(x) = ax^2 + bx$.
$f(1) = a + b = 3$.
Using $f(x+y) = a(x+y)^2 + b(x+y) = ax^2 + ay^2 + 2axy + bx + by$.
Also $f(x) + f(y) + xy = ax^2 + bx + ay^2 + by + xy$.
Comparing coefficients of $xy$,we get $2a = 1 \Rightarrow a = 1/2$.
Since $a + b = 3$,$b = 3 - 1/2 = 5/2$.
So,$f(n) = \frac{1}{2}n^2 + \frac{5}{2}n = \frac{n^2 + 5n}{2}$.
We need to find $\sum_{n=1}^{10} f(n) = \sum_{n=1}^{10} \frac{n^2 + 5n}{2} = \frac{1}{2} [\sum_{n=1}^{10} n^2 + 5 \sum_{n=1}^{10} n]$.
Using sum formulas: $\sum n^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
For $n=10$: $\sum n^2 = \frac{10 \times 11 \times 21}{6} = 385$ and $\sum n = \frac{10 \times 11}{2} = 55$.
Sum $= \frac{1}{2} [385 + 5(55)] = \frac{1}{2} [385 + 275] = \frac{660}{2} = 330$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $A$ be the sum of the first $20$ terms and $B$ be the sum of the first $40$ terms of the series $1^2 + 2 \cdot 2^2 + 3^2 + 2 \cdot 4^2 + 5^2 + \dots$. If $B - 2A = 100\lambda$,then $\lambda$ is equal to:
A
$248$
B
$464$
C
$496$
D
$232$
Solution
(A) The series is $a_n = n^2$ if $n$ is odd,and $a_n = 2n^2$ if $n$ is even.
$A = \sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n = (1^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 19^2) + 2(2^2 + 4^2 + \dots + 20^2)$.
$B = \sum_{n=1}^{40} a_n = (1^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 39^2) + 2(2^2 + 4^2 + \dots + 40^2)$.
$B - 2A = \sum_{n=1}^{40} a_n - 2\sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n$.
This can be written as $\sum_{n=21}^{40} a_n - \sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n$.
For $n$ odd,$a_n = n^2$. For $n$ even,$a_n = 2n^2$.
$B - 2A = \sum_{k=11}^{20} (2k-1)^2 + \sum_{k=11}^{20} 2(2k)^2 - \sum_{k=1}^{10} (2k-1)^2 - \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2(2k)^2$.
Using the property $x^2 - y^2 = (x-y)(x+y)$,we get $B - 2A = \sum_{k=1}^{10} [(2k+19)^2 - (2k-1)^2] + \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2[(2k+20)^2 - (2k)^2]$.
$= \sum_{k=1}^{10} (20)(4k+18) + \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2(20)(4k+20) = 20 \sum_{k=1}^{10} (4k+18 + 8k+40) = 20 \sum_{k=1}^{10} (12k+58)$.
$= 20 [12 \cdot \frac{10 \cdot 11}{2} + 580] = 20 [660 + 580] = 20 [1240] = 24800$.
Since $B - 2A = 100\lambda$,$100\lambda = 24800$,so $\lambda = 248$.
$A = \sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n = (1^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 19^2) + 2(2^2 + 4^2 + \dots + 20^2)$.
$B = \sum_{n=1}^{40} a_n = (1^2 + 3^2 + \dots + 39^2) + 2(2^2 + 4^2 + \dots + 40^2)$.
$B - 2A = \sum_{n=1}^{40} a_n - 2\sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n$.
This can be written as $\sum_{n=21}^{40} a_n - \sum_{n=1}^{20} a_n$.
For $n$ odd,$a_n = n^2$. For $n$ even,$a_n = 2n^2$.
$B - 2A = \sum_{k=11}^{20} (2k-1)^2 + \sum_{k=11}^{20} 2(2k)^2 - \sum_{k=1}^{10} (2k-1)^2 - \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2(2k)^2$.
Using the property $x^2 - y^2 = (x-y)(x+y)$,we get $B - 2A = \sum_{k=1}^{10} [(2k+19)^2 - (2k-1)^2] + \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2[(2k+20)^2 - (2k)^2]$.
$= \sum_{k=1}^{10} (20)(4k+18) + \sum_{k=1}^{10} 2(20)(4k+20) = 20 \sum_{k=1}^{10} (4k+18 + 8k+40) = 20 \sum_{k=1}^{10} (12k+58)$.
$= 20 [12 \cdot \frac{10 \cdot 11}{2} + 580] = 20 [660 + 580] = 20 [1240] = 24800$.
Since $B - 2A = 100\lambda$,$100\lambda = 24800$,so $\lambda = 248$.
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DifficultMCQ
Let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_{49}$ be in $A.P.$ such that $\sum_{k=0}^{12} a_{4k+1} = 416$ and $a_9 + a_{43} = 66$. If $a_1^2 + a_2^2 + \dots + a_{17}^2 = 140m$,then $m = \dots$
A
$68$
B
$34$
C
$33$
D
$66$
Solution
(B) Given that $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_{49}$ are in $A.P.$ with common difference $d$.
The sum $\sum_{k=0}^{12} a_{4k+1} = a_1 + a_5 + a_9 + \dots + a_{49} = 416$.
This is an $A.P.$ with $13$ terms,first term $a_1$,and common difference $4d$.
Sum $= \frac{13}{2} [2a_1 + (13-1)4d] = 416 \Rightarrow \frac{13}{2} [2a_1 + 48d] = 416 \Rightarrow 13(a_1 + 24d) = 416 \Rightarrow a_1 + 24d = 32 \dots (1)$.
Also,$a_9 + a_{43} = (a_1 + 8d) + (a_1 + 42d) = 66 \Rightarrow 2a_1 + 50d = 66 \Rightarrow a_1 + 25d = 33 \dots (2)$.
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(2)$,we get $d = 1$. Substituting $d=1$ in $(1)$,$a_1 + 24 = 32 \Rightarrow a_1 = 8$.
Now,$\sum_{r=1}^{17} a_r^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} [8 + (r-1)1]^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} (r+7)^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} (r^2 + 14r + 49) = 140m$.
Using summation formulas: $\sum_{r=1}^{n} r^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$,$\sum_{r=1}^{n} r = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
For $n=17$: $\frac{17 \times 18 \times 35}{6} + 14 \times \frac{17 \times 18}{2} + 49 \times 17 = 1785 + 2142 + 833 = 4760$.
$140m = 4760 \Rightarrow m = \frac{4760}{140} = 34$.
The sum $\sum_{k=0}^{12} a_{4k+1} = a_1 + a_5 + a_9 + \dots + a_{49} = 416$.
This is an $A.P.$ with $13$ terms,first term $a_1$,and common difference $4d$.
Sum $= \frac{13}{2} [2a_1 + (13-1)4d] = 416 \Rightarrow \frac{13}{2} [2a_1 + 48d] = 416 \Rightarrow 13(a_1 + 24d) = 416 \Rightarrow a_1 + 24d = 32 \dots (1)$.
Also,$a_9 + a_{43} = (a_1 + 8d) + (a_1 + 42d) = 66 \Rightarrow 2a_1 + 50d = 66 \Rightarrow a_1 + 25d = 33 \dots (2)$.
Subtracting $(1)$ from $(2)$,we get $d = 1$. Substituting $d=1$ in $(1)$,$a_1 + 24 = 32 \Rightarrow a_1 = 8$.
Now,$\sum_{r=1}^{17} a_r^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} [8 + (r-1)1]^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} (r+7)^2 = \sum_{r=1}^{17} (r^2 + 14r + 49) = 140m$.
Using summation formulas: $\sum_{r=1}^{n} r^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$,$\sum_{r=1}^{n} r = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
For $n=17$: $\frac{17 \times 18 \times 35}{6} + 14 \times \frac{17 \times 18}{2} + 49 \times 17 = 1785 + 2142 + 833 = 4760$.
$140m = 4760 \Rightarrow m = \frac{4760}{140} = 34$.
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MediumMCQ
If $a, b, c$ are in $A$.$P$.,then the straight line $ax + by + c = 0$ will always pass through the point
A
$(-1, -2)$
B
$(1, -2)$
C
$(-1, 2)$
D
$(1, 2)$
Solution
(B) Given that $a, b, c$ are in Arithmetic Progression ($A$.$P$.).
By the property of $A$.$P$.,we have $2b = a + c$,which can be rewritten as $a - 2b + c = 0$.
The equation of the straight line is $ax + by + c = 0$.
Comparing this with the condition $a(1) + b(-2) + c = 0$,we can see that the line satisfies the equation for the point $(x, y) = (1, -2)$.
Therefore,the straight line $ax + by + c = 0$ will always pass through the point $(1, -2)$.
By the property of $A$.$P$.,we have $2b = a + c$,which can be rewritten as $a - 2b + c = 0$.
The equation of the straight line is $ax + by + c = 0$.
Comparing this with the condition $a(1) + b(-2) + c = 0$,we can see that the line satisfies the equation for the point $(x, y) = (1, -2)$.
Therefore,the straight line $ax + by + c = 0$ will always pass through the point $(1, -2)$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $\frac{S_n}{S_m} = \frac{n^4}{m^4}$ (where $S_k$ is the sum of the first $k$ terms of an $A$.$P$. $a_1, a_2, \dots, \infty$),then the value of $\frac{a_{m+1}}{a_{n+1}}$ in terms of $m$ and $n$ will be
A
$\frac{(2m+1)^3}{(2n+1)^3}$
B
$\frac{(2n+1)^3}{(2m+1)^3}$
C
$\frac{(2m-1)^3}{(2n-1)^3}$
D
$\frac{(2m+1)^3}{(2n-1)^3}$
Solution
(A) Given $\frac{S_n}{S_m} = \frac{n^4}{m^4}$.
Since $S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n-1)d]$,we have $\frac{\frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n-1)d]}{\frac{m}{2}[2a_1 + (m-1)d]} = \frac{n^4}{m^4}$.
Simplifying,$\frac{2a_1 + (n-1)d}{2a_1 + (m-1)d} = \frac{n^3}{m^3}$.
To find the ratio of terms,we substitute $n = 2m-1$ and $m = 2n-1$ or use the property that $\frac{a_n}{a_m} = \frac{S_n - S_{n-1}}{S_m - S_{m-1}}$.
For the ratio $\frac{a_{m+1}}{a_{n+1}}$,we set the index such that $2n-1 = 2(m+1)-1 = 2m+1$. Thus,the ratio becomes $\frac{(2m+1)^3}{(2n+1)^3}$.
Since $S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n-1)d]$,we have $\frac{\frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n-1)d]}{\frac{m}{2}[2a_1 + (m-1)d]} = \frac{n^4}{m^4}$.
Simplifying,$\frac{2a_1 + (n-1)d}{2a_1 + (m-1)d} = \frac{n^3}{m^3}$.
To find the ratio of terms,we substitute $n = 2m-1$ and $m = 2n-1$ or use the property that $\frac{a_n}{a_m} = \frac{S_n - S_{n-1}}{S_m - S_{m-1}}$.
For the ratio $\frac{a_{m+1}}{a_{n+1}}$,we set the index such that $2n-1 = 2(m+1)-1 = 2m+1$. Thus,the ratio becomes $\frac{(2m+1)^3}{(2n+1)^3}$.
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MediumMCQ
$150$ workers were engaged to finish a piece of work in a certain number of days. $4$ workers dropped out on the second day,$4$ more workers dropped out on the third day,and so on. It takes $8$ more days to finish the work now. The number of days in which the work was completed is:
A
$15$
B
$20$
C
$25$
D
$30$
Solution
(C) Let the original number of days be $n$. The total work is $150n$ man-days.
According to the problem,the workers follow an arithmetic progression: $150, 146, 142, \dots$ for $(n+8)$ days.
The sum of this arithmetic progression is given by $S = \frac{N}{2} [2a + (N-1)d]$,where $N = n+8$,$a = 150$,and $d = -4$.
$S = \frac{n+8}{2} [2(150) + (n+8-1)(-4)] = 150n$
$\frac{n+8}{2} [300 - 4n - 28] = 150n$
$(n+8)(272 - 4n) = 300n$
$(n+8)(68 - n) = 75n$
$68n - n^2 + 544 - 8n = 75n$
$-n^2 + 60n + 544 = 75n$
$n^2 + 15n - 544 = 0$
Solving the quadratic equation: $(n + 32)(n - 17) = 0$.
Since $n$ must be positive,$n = 17$.
The total number of days taken to complete the work is $n + 8 = 17 + 8 = 25$ days.
According to the problem,the workers follow an arithmetic progression: $150, 146, 142, \dots$ for $(n+8)$ days.
The sum of this arithmetic progression is given by $S = \frac{N}{2} [2a + (N-1)d]$,where $N = n+8$,$a = 150$,and $d = -4$.
$S = \frac{n+8}{2} [2(150) + (n+8-1)(-4)] = 150n$
$\frac{n+8}{2} [300 - 4n - 28] = 150n$
$(n+8)(272 - 4n) = 300n$
$(n+8)(68 - n) = 75n$
$68n - n^2 + 544 - 8n = 75n$
$-n^2 + 60n + 544 = 75n$
$n^2 + 15n - 544 = 0$
Solving the quadratic equation: $(n + 32)(n - 17) = 0$.
Since $n$ must be positive,$n = 17$.
The total number of days taken to complete the work is $n + 8 = 17 + 8 = 25$ days.
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DifficultMCQ
Given that $n$ $A$.$M$.'s are inserted between two sets of numbers $a, 2b$ and $2a, b$,where $a, b \in R$. Suppose further that the $m^{th}$ mean between these sets of numbers is the same,then the ratio $a:b$ equals
A
$n - m + 1 : m$
B
$n - m + 1 : n$
C
$n : n - m + 1$
D
$m : n - m + 1$
Solution
(D) The $m^{th}$ arithmetic mean $(A.M.)$ between two numbers $x$ and $y$ when $n$ means are inserted is given by $A_m = x + \frac{m(y - x)}{n + 1}$.
For the first set $a, 2b$,the $m^{th}$ mean is $A_m = a + \frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1}$.
For the second set $2a, b$,the $m^{th}$ mean is $A'_m = 2a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$.
Given that $A_m = A'_m$,we have:
$a + \frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1} = 2a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$
Subtract $a$ from both sides:
$\frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1} = a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$
Multiply by $(n + 1)$:
$m(2b - a) = a(n + 1) + m(b - 2a)$
$2bm - am = an + a + bm - 2am$
Rearrange terms to group $a$ and $b$:
$2bm - bm - am + 2am = a(n + 1)$
$bm + am = a(n + 1)$
$b(m) = a(n + 1 - m)$
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{a}{b} = \frac{m}{n - m + 1}$.
For the first set $a, 2b$,the $m^{th}$ mean is $A_m = a + \frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1}$.
For the second set $2a, b$,the $m^{th}$ mean is $A'_m = 2a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$.
Given that $A_m = A'_m$,we have:
$a + \frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1} = 2a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$
Subtract $a$ from both sides:
$\frac{m(2b - a)}{n + 1} = a + \frac{m(b - 2a)}{n + 1}$
Multiply by $(n + 1)$:
$m(2b - a) = a(n + 1) + m(b - 2a)$
$2bm - am = an + a + bm - 2am$
Rearrange terms to group $a$ and $b$:
$2bm - bm - am + 2am = a(n + 1)$
$bm + am = a(n + 1)$
$b(m) = a(n + 1 - m)$
Therefore,the ratio $\frac{a}{b} = \frac{m}{n - m + 1}$.
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MediumMCQ
If ${x_1}, {x_2}, {x_3}$ as well as ${y_1}, {y_2}, {y_3}$ are in $G$.$P$. with the same common ratio,then the points $({x_1}, {y_1}), ({x_2}, {y_2})$ and $({x_3}, {y_3})$:
A
Lie on a straight line
B
Lie on an ellipse
C
Lie on a circle
D
Are vertices of a triangle
Solution
(A) Given that ${x_1}, {x_2}, {x_3}$ and ${y_1}, {y_2}, {y_3}$ are in $G$.$P$. with the same common ratio $r$.
Therefore,we can write: ${x_2} = r{x_1}, {x_3} = {r^2}{x_1}$ and ${y_2} = r{y_1}, {y_3} = {r^2}{y_1}$.
To check if the points $({x_1}, {y_1}), ({x_2}, {y_2}), ({x_3}, {y_3})$ are collinear,we calculate the area of the triangle formed by these points:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)|$
Substituting the values:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1(ry_1 - r^2y_1) + rx_1(r^2y_1 - y_1) + r^2x_1(y_1 - ry_1)|$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1y_1(r - r^2) + x_1y_1(r^3 - r) + x_1y_1(r^2 - r^3)|$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1y_1(r - r^2 + r^3 - r + r^2 - r^3)| = 0$.
Since the area of the triangle is $0$,the points are collinear and lie on a straight line.
Therefore,we can write: ${x_2} = r{x_1}, {x_3} = {r^2}{x_1}$ and ${y_2} = r{y_1}, {y_3} = {r^2}{y_1}$.
To check if the points $({x_1}, {y_1}), ({x_2}, {y_2}), ({x_3}, {y_3})$ are collinear,we calculate the area of the triangle formed by these points:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1(y_2 - y_3) + x_2(y_3 - y_1) + x_3(y_1 - y_2)|$
Substituting the values:
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1(ry_1 - r^2y_1) + rx_1(r^2y_1 - y_1) + r^2x_1(y_1 - ry_1)|$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1y_1(r - r^2) + x_1y_1(r^3 - r) + x_1y_1(r^2 - r^3)|$
Area $= \frac{1}{2} |x_1y_1(r - r^2 + r^3 - r + r^2 - r^3)| = 0$.
Since the area of the triangle is $0$,the points are collinear and lie on a straight line.
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MediumMCQ
Let ${a_n}$ be the ${n^{th}}$ term of the $G$.$P$. of positive numbers. Let $\sum\limits_{n = 1}^{100} {{a_{2n}}} = \alpha $ and $\sum\limits_{n = 1}^{100} {{a_{2n - 1}}} = \beta $,such that $\alpha \ne \beta $,then the common ratio is
A
$\frac{\alpha }{\beta }$
B
$\frac{\beta }{\alpha }$
C
$\sqrt {\frac{\alpha }{\beta }} $
D
$\sqrt {\frac{\beta }{\alpha }} $
Solution
(A) Let the $G$.$P$. be $a, ar, ar^2, \dots$ where $a > 0$ and $r > 0$.
Given $\alpha = \sum_{n=1}^{100} a_{2n} = a_2 + a_4 + \dots + a_{200}$.
This is a $G$.$P$. with first term $a_2 = ar$ and common ratio $r^2$.
So,$\alpha = ar + ar^3 + \dots + ar^{199} = ar(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})$.
Given $\beta = \sum_{n=1}^{100} a_{2n-1} = a_1 + a_3 + \dots + a_{199}$.
This is a $G$.$P$. with first term $a_1 = a$ and common ratio $r^2$.
So,$\beta = a + ar^2 + \dots + ar^{198} = a(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})$.
Dividing $\alpha$ by $\beta$:
$\frac{\alpha}{\beta} = \frac{ar(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})}{a(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})} = r$.
Thus,the common ratio is $\frac{\alpha}{\beta}$.
Given $\alpha = \sum_{n=1}^{100} a_{2n} = a_2 + a_4 + \dots + a_{200}$.
This is a $G$.$P$. with first term $a_2 = ar$ and common ratio $r^2$.
So,$\alpha = ar + ar^3 + \dots + ar^{199} = ar(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})$.
Given $\beta = \sum_{n=1}^{100} a_{2n-1} = a_1 + a_3 + \dots + a_{199}$.
This is a $G$.$P$. with first term $a_1 = a$ and common ratio $r^2$.
So,$\beta = a + ar^2 + \dots + ar^{198} = a(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})$.
Dividing $\alpha$ by $\beta$:
$\frac{\alpha}{\beta} = \frac{ar(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})}{a(1 + r^2 + r^4 + \dots + r^{198})} = r$.
Thus,the common ratio is $\frac{\alpha}{\beta}$.
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MediumMCQ
The sum of three consecutive terms in a geometric progression is $14$. If $1$ is added to the first and the second terms and $1$ is subtracted from the third,the resulting new terms are in arithmetic progression. Then the lowest of the original terms is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$4$
D
$8$
Solution
(B) Let the three consecutive terms of the geometric progression be $a/r, a, ar$.
Given that their sum is $14$,so $a/r + a + ar = 14$,which implies $a(1/r + 1 + r) = 14$ ..... $(i)$
According to the problem,if $1$ is added to the first and second terms and $1$ is subtracted from the third,the new terms are $a/r + 1, a + 1, ar - 1$.
Since these are in arithmetic progression,$2(a + 1) = (a/r + 1) + (ar - 1)$.
$2a + 2 = a/r + ar$.
$2a + 2 = a(1/r + r)$.
From $(i)$,$a(1/r + r) = 14 - a$. Substituting this into the equation:
$2a + 2 = 14 - a$.
$3a = 12$,so $a = 4$.
Substituting $a = 4$ into $(i)$: $4(1/r + 1 + r) = 14$.
$1/r + 1 + r = 3.5$.
$1/r + r = 2.5$.
$r^2 - 2.5r + 1 = 0$.
$2r^2 - 5r + 2 = 0$.
$(2r - 1)(r - 2) = 0$.
So,$r = 2$ or $r = 1/2$.
If $r = 2$,the terms are $4/2, 4, 4(2)$,which are $2, 4, 8$.
If $r = 1/2$,the terms are $4/(1/2), 4, 4(1/2)$,which are $8, 4, 2$.
In both cases,the terms are $2, 4, 8$. The lowest term is $2$.
Given that their sum is $14$,so $a/r + a + ar = 14$,which implies $a(1/r + 1 + r) = 14$ ..... $(i)$
According to the problem,if $1$ is added to the first and second terms and $1$ is subtracted from the third,the new terms are $a/r + 1, a + 1, ar - 1$.
Since these are in arithmetic progression,$2(a + 1) = (a/r + 1) + (ar - 1)$.
$2a + 2 = a/r + ar$.
$2a + 2 = a(1/r + r)$.
From $(i)$,$a(1/r + r) = 14 - a$. Substituting this into the equation:
$2a + 2 = 14 - a$.
$3a = 12$,so $a = 4$.
Substituting $a = 4$ into $(i)$: $4(1/r + 1 + r) = 14$.
$1/r + 1 + r = 3.5$.
$1/r + r = 2.5$.
$r^2 - 2.5r + 1 = 0$.
$2r^2 - 5r + 2 = 0$.
$(2r - 1)(r - 2) = 0$.
So,$r = 2$ or $r = 1/2$.
If $r = 2$,the terms are $4/2, 4, 4(2)$,which are $2, 4, 8$.
If $r = 1/2$,the terms are $4/(1/2), 4, 4(1/2)$,which are $8, 4, 2$.
In both cases,the terms are $2, 4, 8$. The lowest term is $2$.
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MediumMCQ
Let $a$ and $b$ be roots of $x^2 - 3x + p = 0$ and let $c$ and $d$ be the roots of $x^2 - 12x + q = 0$,where $a, b, c, d$ form an increasing $G$.$P$. Then the ratio of $(q + p) : (q - p)$ is equal to
A
$8 : 7$
B
$11 : 10$
C
$17 : 15$
D
None of these
Solution
(C) Given that $a$ and $b$ are roots of $x^2 - 3x + p = 0$,so $a + b = 3$ and $ab = p$.
Given that $c$ and $d$ are roots of $x^2 - 12x + q = 0$,so $c + d = 12$ and $cd = q$.
Since $a, b, c, d$ are in an increasing $G$.$P$.,let the terms be $a, ar, ar^2, ar^3$ where $r > 1$.
Then $a + b = a(1 + r) = 3$ and $ab = a^2r = p$.
Also $c + d = ar^2(1 + r) = 12$ and $cd = a^2r^5 = q$.
Dividing the sum equations: $\frac{ar^2(1 + r)}{a(1 + r)} = \frac{12}{3} \Rightarrow r^2 = 4$. Since the $G$.$P$. is increasing,$r = 2$.
Now,substitute $r = 2$ into the sum equations: $a(1 + 2) = 3 \Rightarrow 3a = 3 \Rightarrow a = 1$.
Then $b = ar = 2$,$c = ar^2 = 4$,and $d = ar^3 = 8$.
Calculate $p$ and $q$: $p = ab = 1 \times 2 = 2$ and $q = cd = 4 \times 8 = 32$.
The ratio $(q + p) : (q - p) = (32 + 2) : (32 - 2) = 34 : 30 = 17 : 15$.
Given that $c$ and $d$ are roots of $x^2 - 12x + q = 0$,so $c + d = 12$ and $cd = q$.
Since $a, b, c, d$ are in an increasing $G$.$P$.,let the terms be $a, ar, ar^2, ar^3$ where $r > 1$.
Then $a + b = a(1 + r) = 3$ and $ab = a^2r = p$.
Also $c + d = ar^2(1 + r) = 12$ and $cd = a^2r^5 = q$.
Dividing the sum equations: $\frac{ar^2(1 + r)}{a(1 + r)} = \frac{12}{3} \Rightarrow r^2 = 4$. Since the $G$.$P$. is increasing,$r = 2$.
Now,substitute $r = 2$ into the sum equations: $a(1 + 2) = 3 \Rightarrow 3a = 3 \Rightarrow a = 1$.
Then $b = ar = 2$,$c = ar^2 = 4$,and $d = ar^3 = 8$.
Calculate $p$ and $q$: $p = ab = 1 \times 2 = 2$ and $q = cd = 4 \times 8 = 32$.
The ratio $(q + p) : (q - p) = (32 + 2) : (32 - 2) = 34 : 30 = 17 : 15$.
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MediumMCQ
The sum to infinity of the following series $2 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \frac{1}{2^3} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \dots$ will be
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$7/2$
D
$9/2$
Solution
(C) The given series is $S = 2 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \frac{1}{2^3} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \dots \infty$.
We can rewrite this series by grouping the terms with powers of $1/2$ and $1/3$ separately:
$S = (1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{2^3} + \dots \infty) + (1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \dots \infty)$.
Note that the original series had a $2$ at the start,which is $1 + 1$. We distribute these two $1$s into the two geometric series.
Both series are infinite geometric series with the sum formula $S = \frac{a}{1-r}$.
For the first series: $a = 1, r = 1/2$. Sum $= \frac{1}{1 - 1/2} = \frac{1}{1/2} = 2$.
For the second series: $a = 1, r = 1/3$. Sum $= \frac{1}{1 - 1/3} = \frac{1}{2/3} = 3/2$.
Total sum $= 2 + 3/2 = 7/2$.
We can rewrite this series by grouping the terms with powers of $1/2$ and $1/3$ separately:
$S = (1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{2^3} + \dots \infty) + (1 + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \frac{1}{3^3} + \dots \infty)$.
Note that the original series had a $2$ at the start,which is $1 + 1$. We distribute these two $1$s into the two geometric series.
Both series are infinite geometric series with the sum formula $S = \frac{a}{1-r}$.
For the first series: $a = 1, r = 1/2$. Sum $= \frac{1}{1 - 1/2} = \frac{1}{1/2} = 2$.
For the second series: $a = 1, r = 1/3$. Sum $= \frac{1}{1 - 1/3} = \frac{1}{2/3} = 3/2$.
Total sum $= 2 + 3/2 = 7/2$.
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MediumMCQ
If $|\alpha| < 1$ and $|\beta| < 1$,where $s_1 = 1 - \alpha + \alpha^2 - \alpha^3 + \dots \infty$ and $s_2 = 1 - \beta + \beta^2 - \beta^3 + \dots \infty$,then $1 - \alpha\beta + \alpha^2\beta^2 - \alpha^3\beta^3 + \dots \infty$ equals:
A
$s_1s_2$
B
$\frac{s_1s_2}{1 + s_1s_2}$
C
$\frac{s_1s_2}{1 - s_1 - s_2 + 2s_1s_2}$
D
$\frac{1}{1 + s_1s_2}$
Solution
(C) The given series are infinite geometric series with common ratios $-\alpha$ and $-\beta$ respectively.
$s_1 = \frac{1}{1 - (-\alpha)} = \frac{1}{1 + \alpha} \implies 1 + \alpha = \frac{1}{s_1} \implies \alpha = \frac{1}{s_1} - 1 = \frac{1 - s_1}{s_1}$.
Similarly,$s_2 = \frac{1}{1 + \beta} \implies \beta = \frac{1 - s_2}{s_2}$.
Let $S = 1 - \alpha\beta + \alpha^2\beta^2 - \alpha^3\beta^3 + \dots \infty$. This is an infinite geometric series with common ratio $-\alpha\beta$.
$S = \frac{1}{1 - (-\alpha\beta)} = \frac{1}{1 + \alpha\beta}$.
Substituting the values of $\alpha$ and $\beta$:
$S = \frac{1}{1 + (\frac{1 - s_1}{s_1})(\frac{1 - s_2}{s_2})} = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{(1 - s_1)(1 - s_2)}{s_1s_2}}$.
$S = \frac{s_1s_2}{s_1s_2 + (1 - s_1 - s_2 + s_1s_2)} = \frac{s_1s_2}{2s_1s_2 - s_1 - s_2 + 1}$.
$s_1 = \frac{1}{1 - (-\alpha)} = \frac{1}{1 + \alpha} \implies 1 + \alpha = \frac{1}{s_1} \implies \alpha = \frac{1}{s_1} - 1 = \frac{1 - s_1}{s_1}$.
Similarly,$s_2 = \frac{1}{1 + \beta} \implies \beta = \frac{1 - s_2}{s_2}$.
Let $S = 1 - \alpha\beta + \alpha^2\beta^2 - \alpha^3\beta^3 + \dots \infty$. This is an infinite geometric series with common ratio $-\alpha\beta$.
$S = \frac{1}{1 - (-\alpha\beta)} = \frac{1}{1 + \alpha\beta}$.
Substituting the values of $\alpha$ and $\beta$:
$S = \frac{1}{1 + (\frac{1 - s_1}{s_1})(\frac{1 - s_2}{s_2})} = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{(1 - s_1)(1 - s_2)}{s_1s_2}}$.
$S = \frac{s_1s_2}{s_1s_2 + (1 - s_1 - s_2 + s_1s_2)} = \frac{s_1s_2}{2s_1s_2 - s_1 - s_2 + 1}$.
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If there are $n$ harmonic means between $1$ and $\frac{1}{31}$ and the ratio of the $7^{th}$ and $(n - 1)^{th}$ harmonic means is $9:5$,then the value of $n$ is:
A
$12$
B
$13$
C
$14$
D
$15$
Solution
(C) Let the $n$ harmonic means be $H_1, H_2, \dots, H_n$ between $1$ and $\frac{1}{31}$.
Then $1, H_1, H_2, \dots, H_n, \frac{1}{31}$ are in Harmonic Progression $(HP)$.
Therefore,$1, \frac{1}{H_1}, \frac{1}{H_2}, \dots, \frac{1}{H_n}, 31$ are in Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$.
Let the common difference of this $AP$ be $d$. The first term $a = 1$ and the $(n+2)^{th}$ term is $31$.
$a + (n + 2 - 1)d = 31 \implies 1 + (n + 1)d = 31 \implies (n + 1)d = 30 \implies d = \frac{30}{n + 1}$.
The $k^{th}$ harmonic mean $H_k$ is given by $\frac{1}{a + kd}$.
Given $\frac{H_7}{H_{n-1}} = \frac{9}{5} \implies \frac{a + (n - 1)d}{a + 7d} = \frac{9}{5}$.
Substituting $a = 1$: $\frac{1 + (n - 1)d}{1 + 7d} = \frac{9}{5} \implies 5 + 5(n - 1)d = 9 + 63d$.
$5(n - 1)d - 63d = 4 \implies d(5n - 5 - 63) = 4 \implies d(5n - 68) = 4$.
Substitute $d = \frac{30}{n + 1}$: $\frac{30(5n - 68)}{n + 1} = 4 \implies 15(5n - 68) = 2(n + 1)$.
$75n - 1020 = 2n + 2 \implies 73n = 1022 \implies n = 14$.
Then $1, H_1, H_2, \dots, H_n, \frac{1}{31}$ are in Harmonic Progression $(HP)$.
Therefore,$1, \frac{1}{H_1}, \frac{1}{H_2}, \dots, \frac{1}{H_n}, 31$ are in Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$.
Let the common difference of this $AP$ be $d$. The first term $a = 1$ and the $(n+2)^{th}$ term is $31$.
$a + (n + 2 - 1)d = 31 \implies 1 + (n + 1)d = 31 \implies (n + 1)d = 30 \implies d = \frac{30}{n + 1}$.
The $k^{th}$ harmonic mean $H_k$ is given by $\frac{1}{a + kd}$.
Given $\frac{H_7}{H_{n-1}} = \frac{9}{5} \implies \frac{a + (n - 1)d}{a + 7d} = \frac{9}{5}$.
Substituting $a = 1$: $\frac{1 + (n - 1)d}{1 + 7d} = \frac{9}{5} \implies 5 + 5(n - 1)d = 9 + 63d$.
$5(n - 1)d - 63d = 4 \implies d(5n - 5 - 63) = 4 \implies d(5n - 68) = 4$.
Substitute $d = \frac{30}{n + 1}$: $\frac{30(5n - 68)}{n + 1} = 4 \implies 15(5n - 68) = 2(n + 1)$.
$75n - 1020 = 2n + 2 \implies 73n = 1022 \implies n = 14$.
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MediumMCQ
If the sum of the roots of the equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of their squares,then $bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$ will be in
A
$A.P.$
B
$G.P.$
C
$H.P.$
D
None of these
Solution
(A) Let the roots of the equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ be $\alpha$ and $\beta$.
From the properties of quadratic equations,we have $\alpha + \beta = -\frac{b}{a}$ and $\alpha\beta = \frac{c}{a}$.
The sum of the reciprocals of their squares is given by $\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} = \frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{(\alpha\beta)^2}$.
Since $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 = (\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta$,we substitute the values:
$\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} = \frac{(-\frac{b}{a})^2 - 2(\frac{c}{a})}{(\frac{c}{a})^2} = \frac{\frac{b^2}{a^2} - \frac{2c}{a}}{\frac{c^2}{a^2}} = \frac{b^2 - 2ac}{c^2}$.
According to the given condition,$\alpha + \beta = \frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2}$,so $-\frac{b}{a} = \frac{b^2 - 2ac}{c^2}$.
Cross-multiplying gives $-bc^2 = a(b^2 - 2ac) = ab^2 - 2a^2c$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $2a^2c = ab^2 + bc^2$.
Dividing both sides by $abc$,we get $\frac{2a}{b} = \frac{b}{c} + \frac{c}{a}$ (This is not the standard form,let's look at the sequence $bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$).
For $bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$ to be in $A.P.$,the middle term must be the average of the other two: $2(ca^2) = bc^2 + ab^2$.
This matches our derived equation $2a^2c = ab^2 + bc^2$.
Thus,$bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$ are in $A.P.$
From the properties of quadratic equations,we have $\alpha + \beta = -\frac{b}{a}$ and $\alpha\beta = \frac{c}{a}$.
The sum of the reciprocals of their squares is given by $\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} = \frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2}{(\alpha\beta)^2}$.
Since $\alpha^2 + \beta^2 = (\alpha + \beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta$,we substitute the values:
$\frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} = \frac{(-\frac{b}{a})^2 - 2(\frac{c}{a})}{(\frac{c}{a})^2} = \frac{\frac{b^2}{a^2} - \frac{2c}{a}}{\frac{c^2}{a^2}} = \frac{b^2 - 2ac}{c^2}$.
According to the given condition,$\alpha + \beta = \frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2}$,so $-\frac{b}{a} = \frac{b^2 - 2ac}{c^2}$.
Cross-multiplying gives $-bc^2 = a(b^2 - 2ac) = ab^2 - 2a^2c$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $2a^2c = ab^2 + bc^2$.
Dividing both sides by $abc$,we get $\frac{2a}{b} = \frac{b}{c} + \frac{c}{a}$ (This is not the standard form,let's look at the sequence $bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$).
For $bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$ to be in $A.P.$,the middle term must be the average of the other two: $2(ca^2) = bc^2 + ab^2$.
This matches our derived equation $2a^2c = ab^2 + bc^2$.
Thus,$bc^2, ca^2, ab^2$ are in $A.P.$
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MediumMCQ
If $a, b, c, d$ and $p$ are different real numbers such that $(a^2 + b^2 + c^2)p^2 - 2(ab + bc + cd)p + (b^2 + c^2 + d^2) \le 0$,then $a, b, c, d$ are in
A
$A.P.$
B
$G.P.$
C
$H.P.$
D
$ab = cd$
Solution
(B) Given the inequality: $(a^2 + b^2 + c^2)p^2 - 2(ab + bc + cd)p + (b^2 + c^2 + d^2) \le 0$ ... $(i)$
We can rewrite the expression on the left-hand side as:
$(a^2p^2 - 2abp + b^2) + (b^2p^2 - 2bcp + c^2) + (c^2p^2 - 2cdp + d^2) \le 0$
This simplifies to:
$(ap - b)^2 + (bp - c)^2 + (cp - d)^2 \le 0$ ... $(ii)$
Since the sum of squares of real numbers is always non-negative,the only way for the sum to be less than or equal to $0$ is if each term is exactly $0$:
$(ap - b)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow ap = b \Rightarrow p = b/a$
$(bp - c)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow bp = c \Rightarrow p = c/b$
$(cp - d)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow cp = d \Rightarrow p = d/c$
Thus,$b/a = c/b = d/c = p$. This implies that the sequence $a, b, c, d$ has a constant common ratio $p$,which means $a, b, c, d$ are in $G.P.$
We can rewrite the expression on the left-hand side as:
$(a^2p^2 - 2abp + b^2) + (b^2p^2 - 2bcp + c^2) + (c^2p^2 - 2cdp + d^2) \le 0$
This simplifies to:
$(ap - b)^2 + (bp - c)^2 + (cp - d)^2 \le 0$ ... $(ii)$
Since the sum of squares of real numbers is always non-negative,the only way for the sum to be less than or equal to $0$ is if each term is exactly $0$:
$(ap - b)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow ap = b \Rightarrow p = b/a$
$(bp - c)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow bp = c \Rightarrow p = c/b$
$(cp - d)^2 = 0 \Rightarrow cp = d \Rightarrow p = d/c$
Thus,$b/a = c/b = d/c = p$. This implies that the sequence $a, b, c, d$ has a constant common ratio $p$,which means $a, b, c, d$ are in $G.P.$
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DifficultMCQ
If $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are the geometric means between $ca, ab$; $ab, bc$; and $bc, ca$ respectively,where $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,then $\alpha^2, \beta^2, \gamma^2$ are in
A
$A.P.$
B
$H.P.$
C
$G.P.$
D
None of the above
Solution
(A) Given that $\alpha, \beta, \gamma$ are geometric means between $ca, ab$; $ab, bc$; and $bc, ca$ respectively.
Therefore,$\alpha^2 = (ca)(ab) = a^2bc$,$\beta^2 = (ab)(bc) = b^2ca$,and $\gamma^2 = (bc)(ca) = c^2ab$.
Since $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,we have $2b = a + c$.
We need to check if $\alpha^2, \beta^2, \gamma^2$ are in $A.P.$,which requires $2\beta^2 = \alpha^2 + \gamma^2$.
Substituting the values: $2(b^2ca) = a^2bc + c^2ab$.
Dividing both sides by $abc$ (assuming $a, b, c \neq 0$),we get $2b^2 = ac + ac$ is incorrect; rather,$2b^2ca = abc(a + c)$.
Dividing by $abc$,we get $2b = a + c$,which is true as $a, b, c$ are in $A.P$.
Thus,$\alpha^2, \beta^2, \gamma^2$ are in $A.P.$
Therefore,$\alpha^2 = (ca)(ab) = a^2bc$,$\beta^2 = (ab)(bc) = b^2ca$,and $\gamma^2 = (bc)(ca) = c^2ab$.
Since $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$,we have $2b = a + c$.
We need to check if $\alpha^2, \beta^2, \gamma^2$ are in $A.P.$,which requires $2\beta^2 = \alpha^2 + \gamma^2$.
Substituting the values: $2(b^2ca) = a^2bc + c^2ab$.
Dividing both sides by $abc$ (assuming $a, b, c \neq 0$),we get $2b^2 = ac + ac$ is incorrect; rather,$2b^2ca = abc(a + c)$.
Dividing by $abc$,we get $2b = a + c$,which is true as $a, b, c$ are in $A.P$.
Thus,$\alpha^2, \beta^2, \gamma^2$ are in $A.P.$
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MediumMCQ
Let $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_{10}$ be in $A.P.$ and $h_1, h_2, \dots, h_{10}$ be in $H.P.$ If $a_1 = h_1 = 2$ and $a_{10} = h_{10} = 3$,then $a_4 h_7$ is
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$6$
Solution
(D) Given that $a_1, a_2, \dots, a_{10}$ is an $A.P.$ with $a_1 = 2$ and $a_{10} = 3$.
The $n$-th term of an $A.P.$ is $a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d$.
For $n=10$,$3 = 2 + 9d$,which gives $d = \frac{1}{9}$.
Thus,$a_4 = a_1 + 3d = 2 + 3(\frac{1}{9}) = 2 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$.
Given that $h_1, h_2, \dots, h_{10}$ is an $H.P.$ with $h_1 = 2$ and $h_{10} = 3$.
Then $\frac{1}{h_1}, \frac{1}{h_2}, \dots, \frac{1}{h_{10}}$ is an $A.P.$ with first term $\frac{1}{2}$ and $10$-th term $\frac{1}{3}$.
Let the common difference of this $A.P.$ be $D$.
$\frac{1}{h_{10}} = \frac{1}{h_1} + 9D \implies \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{2} + 9D \implies 9D = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{1}{6} \implies D = -\frac{1}{54}$.
Then $\frac{1}{h_7} = \frac{1}{h_1} + 6D = \frac{1}{2} + 6(-\frac{1}{54}) = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{9} = \frac{9-2}{18} = \frac{7}{18}$.
Therefore,$h_7 = \frac{18}{7}$.
Finally,$a_4 h_7 = \frac{7}{3} \times \frac{18}{7} = 6$.
The $n$-th term of an $A.P.$ is $a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d$.
For $n=10$,$3 = 2 + 9d$,which gives $d = \frac{1}{9}$.
Thus,$a_4 = a_1 + 3d = 2 + 3(\frac{1}{9}) = 2 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{3}$.
Given that $h_1, h_2, \dots, h_{10}$ is an $H.P.$ with $h_1 = 2$ and $h_{10} = 3$.
Then $\frac{1}{h_1}, \frac{1}{h_2}, \dots, \frac{1}{h_{10}}$ is an $A.P.$ with first term $\frac{1}{2}$ and $10$-th term $\frac{1}{3}$.
Let the common difference of this $A.P.$ be $D$.
$\frac{1}{h_{10}} = \frac{1}{h_1} + 9D \implies \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{2} + 9D \implies 9D = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{1}{6} \implies D = -\frac{1}{54}$.
Then $\frac{1}{h_7} = \frac{1}{h_1} + 6D = \frac{1}{2} + 6(-\frac{1}{54}) = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{9} = \frac{9-2}{18} = \frac{7}{18}$.
Therefore,$h_7 = \frac{18}{7}$.
Finally,$a_4 h_7 = \frac{7}{3} \times \frac{18}{7} = 6$.
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MediumMCQ
Two sequences ${t_n}$ and ${s_n}$ are defined by $t_n = \log \left( \frac{5^{n+1}}{3^{n-1}} \right)$ and $s_n = \left[ \log \left( \frac{5}{3} \right) \right]^n$. Then:
A
${t_n}$ is an $A.P.$,${s_n}$ is a $G.P.$
B
${t_n}$ and ${s_n}$ are both $G.P.$
C
${t_n}$ and ${s_n}$ are both $A.P.$
D
${s_n}$ is a $G.P.$,${t_n}$ is neither $A.P.$ nor $G.P.$
Solution
(A) Given $t_n = \log \left( \frac{5^{n+1}}{3^{n-1}} \right) = \log(5^{n+1}) - \log(3^{n-1}) = (n+1)\log 5 - (n-1)\log 3 = n(\log 5 - \log 3) + (\log 5 + \log 3) = n \log(5/3) + \log 15$.
Since $t_n$ is of the form $an + b$,it is an Arithmetic Progression $(A.P.)$ with common difference $d = \log(5/3)$.
Given $s_n = [\log(5/3)]^n$. This is of the form $ar^{n-1}$ where $a = \log(5/3)$ and $r = \log(5/3)$.
Since $s_n$ is of the form $ar^n$,it is a Geometric Progression $(G.P.)$ with common ratio $r = \log(5/3)$.
Thus,${t_n}$ is an $A.P.$ and ${s_n}$ is a $G.P.$
Since $t_n$ is of the form $an + b$,it is an Arithmetic Progression $(A.P.)$ with common difference $d = \log(5/3)$.
Given $s_n = [\log(5/3)]^n$. This is of the form $ar^{n-1}$ where $a = \log(5/3)$ and $r = \log(5/3)$.
Since $s_n$ is of the form $ar^n$,it is a Geometric Progression $(G.P.)$ with common ratio $r = \log(5/3)$.
Thus,${t_n}$ is an $A.P.$ and ${s_n}$ is a $G.P.$
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DifficultMCQ
Let $a_1, a_2, a_3$ be any positive real numbers,then which of the following statements is not true?
A
$3a_1a_2a_3 \le a_1^3 + a_2^3 + a_3^3$
B
$\frac{a_1}{a_2} + \frac{a_2}{a_3} + \frac{a_3}{a_1} \ge 3$
C
$(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right) \ge 9$
D
$(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right)^3 \le 27$
Solution
(D) We use the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean $(AM-GM)$ inequality,which states that for positive real numbers,$AM \ge GM \ge HM$.
$1$. For option $(A)$: By $AM \ge GM$,we have $\frac{a_1^3 + a_2^3 + a_3^3}{3} \ge \sqrt[3]{a_1^3 a_2^3 a_3^3} = a_1 a_2 a_3$,which implies $a_1^3 + a_2^3 + a_3^3 \ge 3a_1 a_2 a_3$. This is true.
$2$. For option $(B)$: By $AM \ge GM$,we have $\frac{\frac{a_1}{a_2} + \frac{a_2}{a_3} + \frac{a_3}{a_1}}{3} \ge \sqrt[3]{\frac{a_1}{a_2} \cdot \frac{a_2}{a_3} \cdot \frac{a_3}{a_1}} = \sqrt[3]{1} = 1$,which implies $\frac{a_1}{a_2} + \frac{a_2}{a_3} + \frac{a_3}{a_1} \ge 3$. This is true.
$3$. For option $(C)$: By $AM \ge HM$,we have $\frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3}{3} \ge \frac{3}{\frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3}}$,which implies $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right) \ge 9$. This is true.
$4$. For option $(D)$: Since $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right) \ge 9$,the expression $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right)^3$ will generally be $\ge 9 \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right)^2$,which is not necessarily $\le 27$. Thus,statement $(D)$ is not true.
$1$. For option $(A)$: By $AM \ge GM$,we have $\frac{a_1^3 + a_2^3 + a_3^3}{3} \ge \sqrt[3]{a_1^3 a_2^3 a_3^3} = a_1 a_2 a_3$,which implies $a_1^3 + a_2^3 + a_3^3 \ge 3a_1 a_2 a_3$. This is true.
$2$. For option $(B)$: By $AM \ge GM$,we have $\frac{\frac{a_1}{a_2} + \frac{a_2}{a_3} + \frac{a_3}{a_1}}{3} \ge \sqrt[3]{\frac{a_1}{a_2} \cdot \frac{a_2}{a_3} \cdot \frac{a_3}{a_1}} = \sqrt[3]{1} = 1$,which implies $\frac{a_1}{a_2} + \frac{a_2}{a_3} + \frac{a_3}{a_1} \ge 3$. This is true.
$3$. For option $(C)$: By $AM \ge HM$,we have $\frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3}{3} \ge \frac{3}{\frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3}}$,which implies $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right) \ge 9$. This is true.
$4$. For option $(D)$: Since $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right) \ge 9$,the expression $(a_1 + a_2 + a_3) \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right)^3$ will generally be $\ge 9 \left( \frac{1}{a_1} + \frac{1}{a_2} + \frac{1}{a_3} \right)^2$,which is not necessarily $\le 27$. Thus,statement $(D)$ is not true.
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MediumMCQ
The odd numbers are divided as follows:
Row $1$: $1, 3$
Row $2$: $5, 7, 9, 11$
Row $3$: $13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23$
Then the sum of the $n^{th}$ row is:
Row $1$: $1, 3$
Row $2$: $5, 7, 9, 11$
Row $3$: $13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23$
Then the sum of the $n^{th}$ row is:
A
$n^3 + (n-1)^3$
B
$n^3 - (n-1)^3$
C
$2n^3$
D
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For all positive integral values of $n$,the value of $3 \cdot 1 \cdot 2 + 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 + 3 \cdot 3 \cdot 4 + \dots + 3 \cdot n \cdot (n + 1)$ is
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$n(n + 1)(n + 2)$
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$n(n + 1)(2n + 1)$
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$(n - 1)n(n + 1)$
D
$\frac{(n - 1)n(n + 1)}{2}$
Solution
(A) Let $T_k$ be the $k$-th term of the series,then $T_k = 3k(k + 1) = 3k^2 + 3k$.
If $S_n$ denotes the sum of the first $n$ terms,then $S_n = \sum_{k=1}^n T_k = \sum_{k=1}^n (3k^2 + 3k)$.
Using the standard summation formulas $\sum_{k=1}^n k^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum_{k=1}^n k = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$S_n = 3 \sum_{k=1}^n k^2 + 3 \sum_{k=1}^n k = 3 \left[ \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} \right] + 3 \left[ \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right]$.
$S_n = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{2} + \frac{3n(n+1)}{2} = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [ (2n+1) + 3 ]$.
$S_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [ 2n + 4 ] = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \cdot 2(n+2) = n(n+1)(n+2)$.
If $S_n$ denotes the sum of the first $n$ terms,then $S_n = \sum_{k=1}^n T_k = \sum_{k=1}^n (3k^2 + 3k)$.
Using the standard summation formulas $\sum_{k=1}^n k^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum_{k=1}^n k = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$S_n = 3 \sum_{k=1}^n k^2 + 3 \sum_{k=1}^n k = 3 \left[ \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} \right] + 3 \left[ \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right]$.
$S_n = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{2} + \frac{3n(n+1)}{2} = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [ (2n+1) + 3 ]$.
$S_n = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [ 2n + 4 ] = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \cdot 2(n+2) = n(n+1)(n+2)$.
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DifficultMCQ
The sum of the series $\frac{1}{3 \times 7} + \frac{1}{7 \times 11} + \frac{1}{11 \times 15} + \dots$ is
A
$\frac{1}{3}$
B
$\frac{1}{6}$
C
$\frac{1}{9}$
D
$\frac{1}{12}$
Solution
(D) The given series is $S = \frac{1}{3 \times 7} + \frac{1}{7 \times 11} + \frac{1}{11 \times 15} + \dots \infty$.
Each term is of the form $\frac{1}{(4n-1)(4n+3)}$.
We can write each term as $\frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{4n-1} - \frac{1}{4n+3} \right)$.
Thus,$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \left( \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{7} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{11} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{11} - \frac{1}{15} \right) + \dots \right]$.
This is a telescoping series where all intermediate terms cancel out.
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{3} - \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{4n+3} \right)$.
Since $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{4n+3} = 0$,we have $S = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{12}$.
Each term is of the form $\frac{1}{(4n-1)(4n+3)}$.
We can write each term as $\frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{4n-1} - \frac{1}{4n+3} \right)$.
Thus,$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \left( \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{7} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{11} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{11} - \frac{1}{15} \right) + \dots \right]$.
This is a telescoping series where all intermediate terms cancel out.
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{3} - \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{4n+3} \right)$.
Since $\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{4n+3} = 0$,we have $S = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1}{12}$.
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AdvancedMCQ
The sum of the series $(1^2 + 1) \cdot 1! + (2^2 + 1) \cdot 2! + (3^2 + 1) \cdot 3! + \dots + (n^2 + 1) \cdot n!$ is:
A
$(n + 1) \cdot (n + 1)!$
B
$n \cdot (n + 1)!$
C
$(n + 1) \cdot (n + 2)!$
D
none of these
Solution
(B) The general term of the series is $T_n = (n^2 + 1) \cdot n!$.
We can rewrite $n^2 + 1$ as $n(n + 1) - (n - 1)$.
So,$T_n = [n(n + 1) - (n - 1)] \cdot n! = n(n + 1) \cdot n! - (n - 1) \cdot n!$.
Since $(n + 1) \cdot n! = (n + 1)!$,we have $T_n = n \cdot (n + 1)! - (n - 1) \cdot n!$.
Let $f(n) = n \cdot (n + 1)!$. Then $T_n = f(n) - f(n - 1)$.
The sum $S_n = \sum_{k=1}^{n} T_k = \sum_{k=1}^{n} [f(k) - f(k - 1)]$.
This is a telescoping series: $S_n = f(n) - f(0)$.
$f(n) = n \cdot (n + 1)!$ and $f(0) = 0 \cdot 1! = 0$.
Therefore,$S_n = n \cdot (n + 1)!$.
We can rewrite $n^2 + 1$ as $n(n + 1) - (n - 1)$.
So,$T_n = [n(n + 1) - (n - 1)] \cdot n! = n(n + 1) \cdot n! - (n - 1) \cdot n!$.
Since $(n + 1) \cdot n! = (n + 1)!$,we have $T_n = n \cdot (n + 1)! - (n - 1) \cdot n!$.
Let $f(n) = n \cdot (n + 1)!$. Then $T_n = f(n) - f(n - 1)$.
The sum $S_n = \sum_{k=1}^{n} T_k = \sum_{k=1}^{n} [f(k) - f(k - 1)]$.
This is a telescoping series: $S_n = f(n) - f(0)$.
$f(n) = n \cdot (n + 1)!$ and $f(0) = 0 \cdot 1! = 0$.
Therefore,$S_n = n \cdot (n + 1)!$.
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AdvancedMCQ
If $\sum_{r=1}^{n}r^3 - \sum_{p=1}^{n} \sum_{m=1}^{p} \sum_{r=1}^{m} 1 = 80$,then the possible value of $n$ is:
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$6$
Solution
(B) We know that $\sum_{r=1}^{n} r^3 = \left[ \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right]^2$.
Next,consider the triple summation: $\sum_{p=1}^{n} \sum_{m=1}^{p} \sum_{r=1}^{m} 1 = \sum_{p=1}^{n} \sum_{m=1}^{p} m = \sum_{p=1}^{n} \frac{p(p+1)}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sum_{p=1}^{n} p^2 + \sum_{p=1}^{n} p \right]$.
Using standard summation formulas: $\sum_{p=1}^{n} p^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum_{p=1}^{n} p = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
So,the triple sum is $\frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} + \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right] = \frac{n(n+1)}{4} \left[ \frac{2n+1}{3} + 1 \right] = \frac{n(n+1)}{4} \left[ \frac{2n+4}{3} \right] = \frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6}$.
Thus,the equation becomes: $\left[ \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right]^2 - \frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6} = 80$.
For $n=4$: $\left[ \frac{4(5)}{2} \right]^2 - \frac{4(5)(6)}{6} = 10^2 - 20 = 100 - 20 = 80$.
Therefore,$n=4$ is the correct value.
Next,consider the triple summation: $\sum_{p=1}^{n} \sum_{m=1}^{p} \sum_{r=1}^{m} 1 = \sum_{p=1}^{n} \sum_{m=1}^{p} m = \sum_{p=1}^{n} \frac{p(p+1)}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \left[ \sum_{p=1}^{n} p^2 + \sum_{p=1}^{n} p \right]$.
Using standard summation formulas: $\sum_{p=1}^{n} p^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum_{p=1}^{n} p = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$.
So,the triple sum is $\frac{1}{2} \left[ \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} + \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right] = \frac{n(n+1)}{4} \left[ \frac{2n+1}{3} + 1 \right] = \frac{n(n+1)}{4} \left[ \frac{2n+4}{3} \right] = \frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6}$.
Thus,the equation becomes: $\left[ \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right]^2 - \frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6} = 80$.
For $n=4$: $\left[ \frac{4(5)}{2} \right]^2 - \frac{4(5)(6)}{6} = 10^2 - 20 = 100 - 20 = 80$.
Therefore,$n=4$ is the correct value.
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DifficultMCQ
If $a + 2b + 3c = 6$,then the greatest value of $abc^2$ is (where $a, b, c$ are positive real numbers).
A
$\frac{9}{8}$
B
$\frac{9}{16}$
C
$\frac{27}{8}$
D
$\frac{27}{16}$
Solution
(A) Given the constraint $a + 2b + 3c = 6$,where $a, b, c > 0$.
We want to maximize $abc^2$. We can rewrite the expression as $a(2b)(\frac{3c}{2})(\frac{3c}{2}) = \frac{9}{4}abc^2$.
Using the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean $(AM \geq GM)$ inequality for the four terms $a, 2b, \frac{3c}{2}, \frac{3c}{2}$:
$\frac{a + 2b + \frac{3c}{2} + \frac{3c}{2}}{4} \geq \sqrt[4]{a \cdot 2b \cdot \frac{3c}{2} \cdot \frac{3c}{2}}$
Substituting the sum $a + 2b + 3c = 6$:
$\frac{6}{4} \geq \sqrt[4]{a \cdot 2b \cdot \frac{9c^2}{4}}$
$\frac{3}{2} \geq \sqrt[4]{\frac{18}{4} abc^2}$
$\frac{3}{2} \geq \sqrt[4]{\frac{9}{2} abc^2}$
Raising both sides to the power of $4$:
$(\frac{3}{2})^4 \geq \frac{9}{2} abc^2$
$\frac{81}{16} \geq \frac{9}{2} abc^2$
$abc^2 \leq \frac{81}{16} \cdot \frac{2}{9} = \frac{9}{8}$.
Thus,the maximum value is $\frac{9}{8}$.
We want to maximize $abc^2$. We can rewrite the expression as $a(2b)(\frac{3c}{2})(\frac{3c}{2}) = \frac{9}{4}abc^2$.
Using the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean $(AM \geq GM)$ inequality for the four terms $a, 2b, \frac{3c}{2}, \frac{3c}{2}$:
$\frac{a + 2b + \frac{3c}{2} + \frac{3c}{2}}{4} \geq \sqrt[4]{a \cdot 2b \cdot \frac{3c}{2} \cdot \frac{3c}{2}}$
Substituting the sum $a + 2b + 3c = 6$:
$\frac{6}{4} \geq \sqrt[4]{a \cdot 2b \cdot \frac{9c^2}{4}}$
$\frac{3}{2} \geq \sqrt[4]{\frac{18}{4} abc^2}$
$\frac{3}{2} \geq \sqrt[4]{\frac{9}{2} abc^2}$
Raising both sides to the power of $4$:
$(\frac{3}{2})^4 \geq \frac{9}{2} abc^2$
$\frac{81}{16} \geq \frac{9}{2} abc^2$
$abc^2 \leq \frac{81}{16} \cdot \frac{2}{9} = \frac{9}{8}$.
Thus,the maximum value is $\frac{9}{8}$.
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DifficultMCQ
If $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{4})$,then the expression $\frac{\cos x}{\sin^2 x(\cos x - \sin x)}$ cannot take the value
A
$8$
B
$10$
C
$11$
D
$12$
Solution
(A) Let $f(x) = \frac{\cos x}{\sin^2 x(\cos x - \sin x)}$.
We can rewrite the denominator as $\sin x \cdot \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)$.
Using the $AM \geq GM$ inequality for the terms $\sin x$ and $(\cos x - \sin x)$:
$\frac{\sin x + (\cos x - \sin x)}{2} \geq \sqrt{\sin x(\cos x - \sin x)}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\cos x}{2} \geq \sqrt{\sin x(\cos x - \sin x)}$
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{\cos^2 x}{4} \geq \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)$
Now,substitute this into the expression:
$f(x) = \frac{\cos x}{\sin x \cdot \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)} \geq \frac{\cos x}{\sin x \cdot \frac{\cos^2 x}{4}} = \frac{4}{\sin x \cos x} = \frac{8}{2 \sin x \cos x} = \frac{8}{\sin 2x}$.
Since $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{4})$,$2x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,so $\sin 2x \in (0, 1)$.
Therefore,$\frac{8}{\sin 2x} > 8$.
This implies that the expression $f(x)$ must be strictly greater than $8$. Thus,it cannot take the value $8$ or any value less than $8$.
We can rewrite the denominator as $\sin x \cdot \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)$.
Using the $AM \geq GM$ inequality for the terms $\sin x$ and $(\cos x - \sin x)$:
$\frac{\sin x + (\cos x - \sin x)}{2} \geq \sqrt{\sin x(\cos x - \sin x)}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{\cos x}{2} \geq \sqrt{\sin x(\cos x - \sin x)}$
Squaring both sides:
$\frac{\cos^2 x}{4} \geq \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)$
Now,substitute this into the expression:
$f(x) = \frac{\cos x}{\sin x \cdot \sin x(\cos x - \sin x)} \geq \frac{\cos x}{\sin x \cdot \frac{\cos^2 x}{4}} = \frac{4}{\sin x \cos x} = \frac{8}{2 \sin x \cos x} = \frac{8}{\sin 2x}$.
Since $x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{4})$,$2x \in (0, \frac{\pi}{2})$,so $\sin 2x \in (0, 1)$.
Therefore,$\frac{8}{\sin 2x} > 8$.
This implies that the expression $f(x)$ must be strictly greater than $8$. Thus,it cannot take the value $8$ or any value less than $8$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Given $a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots$ form an increasing geometric progression with common ratio $r$ such that $\log_8 a_1 + \log_8 a_2 + \dots + \log_8 a_{12} = 2014$,then the number of ordered pairs of integers $(a_1, r)$ is equal to
A
$44$
B
$45$
C
$46$
D
$47$
Solution
(C) Given the sum of logarithms: $\log_8(a_1 a_2 \dots a_{12}) = 2014$.
Since $a_n = a_1 r^{n-1}$,the product is $a_1^{12} r^{0+1+2+\dots+11} = a_1^{12} r^{66}$.
Thus,$\log_8(a_1^{12} r^{66}) = 2014$,which implies $a_1^{12} r^{66} = 8^{2014} = (2^3)^{2014} = 2^{6042}$.
Let $a_1 = 2^m$ and $r = 2^n$ for integers $m, n$ (since the progression is increasing,$r > 1$,so $n \ge 1$).
Substituting these into the equation: $(2^m)^{12} (2^n)^{66} = 2^{12m + 66n} = 2^{6042}$.
Equating exponents: $12m + 66n = 6042$,which simplifies to $2m + 11n = 1007$.
Solving for $m$: $m = \frac{1007 - 11n}{2}$.
For $m$ to be an integer,$1007 - 11n$ must be even,meaning $n$ must be odd.
Since $a_1$ and $r$ are integers and the progression is increasing,$n \ge 1$ and $m \ge 1$.
$1007 - 11n \ge 2 \Rightarrow 11n \le 1005 \Rightarrow n \le 91.36$.
Thus,$n$ can take odd values: $1, 3, 5, \dots, 91$.
The number of such values is $\frac{91 - 1}{2} + 1 = 46$.
Since $a_n = a_1 r^{n-1}$,the product is $a_1^{12} r^{0+1+2+\dots+11} = a_1^{12} r^{66}$.
Thus,$\log_8(a_1^{12} r^{66}) = 2014$,which implies $a_1^{12} r^{66} = 8^{2014} = (2^3)^{2014} = 2^{6042}$.
Let $a_1 = 2^m$ and $r = 2^n$ for integers $m, n$ (since the progression is increasing,$r > 1$,so $n \ge 1$).
Substituting these into the equation: $(2^m)^{12} (2^n)^{66} = 2^{12m + 66n} = 2^{6042}$.
Equating exponents: $12m + 66n = 6042$,which simplifies to $2m + 11n = 1007$.
Solving for $m$: $m = \frac{1007 - 11n}{2}$.
For $m$ to be an integer,$1007 - 11n$ must be even,meaning $n$ must be odd.
Since $a_1$ and $r$ are integers and the progression is increasing,$n \ge 1$ and $m \ge 1$.
$1007 - 11n \ge 2 \Rightarrow 11n \le 1005 \Rightarrow n \le 91.36$.
Thus,$n$ can take odd values: $1, 3, 5, \dots, 91$.
The number of such values is $\frac{91 - 1}{2} + 1 = 46$.
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AdvancedMCQ
What is the sum of all two-digit numbers which give a remainder of $4$ when divided by $6$?
A
$777$
B
$776$
C
$780$
D
$784$
Solution
(C) two-digit number $x$ leaves a remainder of $4$ when divided by $6$ if $x = 6n + 4$ for some integer $n$.
For two-digit numbers,$10 \le 6n + 4 \le 99$.
Solving for $n$: $6 \le 6n \le 95$,which gives $1 \le n \le 15.83$.
Thus,$n$ can take integer values from $1$ to $15$.
The sequence of such numbers is $10, 16, 22, \ldots, 94$.
This is an Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$ with first term $a = 10$,last term $l = 94$,and number of terms $n = 15$.
The sum $S_n$ of an $AP$ is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a + l)$.
$S_{15} = \frac{15}{2}(10 + 94) = \frac{15}{2}(104) = 15 \times 52 = 780$.
For two-digit numbers,$10 \le 6n + 4 \le 99$.
Solving for $n$: $6 \le 6n \le 95$,which gives $1 \le n \le 15.83$.
Thus,$n$ can take integer values from $1$ to $15$.
The sequence of such numbers is $10, 16, 22, \ldots, 94$.
This is an Arithmetic Progression $(AP)$ with first term $a = 10$,last term $l = 94$,and number of terms $n = 15$.
The sum $S_n$ of an $AP$ is given by $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a + l)$.
$S_{15} = \frac{15}{2}(10 + 94) = \frac{15}{2}(104) = 15 \times 52 = 780$.
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AdvancedMCQ
The value of $\sum\limits_{n = 2}^\infty {\frac{n}{{1 + {n^2}\left( {{n^2} - 2} \right)}}} $ is equal to
A
$\frac{5}{4}$
B
$1$
C
$\frac{5}{16}$
D
$\frac{1}{4}$
Solution
(C) The given expression is $S = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{n}{1 + n^2(n^2 - 2)} = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{n}{n^4 - 2n^2 + 1}$.
Note that the denominator is a perfect square: $n^4 - 2n^2 + 1 = (n^2 - 1)^2 = ((n-1)(n+1))^2 = (n-1)^2(n+1)^2$.
Thus,the term is $\frac{n}{(n-1)^2(n+1)^2}$.
Using partial fractions,we can write $\frac{n}{(n-1)^2(n+1)^2} = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{(n-1)^2} - \frac{1}{(n+1)^2} \right)$.
Now,we evaluate the telescoping sum:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \left( \frac{1}{(n-1)^2} - \frac{1}{(n+1)^2} \right)$.
Expanding the sum:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{5^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{4^2} - \frac{1}{6^2} \right) + \dots \right]$.
Most terms cancel out,leaving only the first two positive terms:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{4} \right) = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{5}{4} \right) = \frac{5}{16}$.
Note that the denominator is a perfect square: $n^4 - 2n^2 + 1 = (n^2 - 1)^2 = ((n-1)(n+1))^2 = (n-1)^2(n+1)^2$.
Thus,the term is $\frac{n}{(n-1)^2(n+1)^2}$.
Using partial fractions,we can write $\frac{n}{(n-1)^2(n+1)^2} = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{1}{(n-1)^2} - \frac{1}{(n+1)^2} \right)$.
Now,we evaluate the telescoping sum:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \left( \frac{1}{(n-1)^2} - \frac{1}{(n+1)^2} \right)$.
Expanding the sum:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left[ \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{5^2} \right) + \left( \frac{1}{4^2} - \frac{1}{6^2} \right) + \dots \right]$.
Most terms cancel out,leaving only the first two positive terms:
$S = \frac{1}{4} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{4} \right) = \frac{1}{4} \left( \frac{5}{4} \right) = \frac{5}{16}$.
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AdvancedMCQ
Let $E = x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} - 2017xyz$ (where $x, y, z \geq 0$),then the least value of $E$ is
A
$0$
B
$-2014$
C
$-2017$
D
$2017$
Solution
(B) By the Arithmetic Mean-Geometric Mean $(AM \geq GM)$ inequality,for non-negative real numbers $x, y, z$:
$\frac{x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + \underbrace{1 + 1 + \dots + 1}_{2014 \text{ times}}}{2017} \geq \sqrt[2017]{x^{2017} \cdot y^{2017} \cdot z^{2017} \cdot 1^{2014}}$
$\frac{x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + 2014}{2017} \geq xyz$
$x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + 2014 \geq 2017xyz$
$x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} - 2017xyz \geq -2014$
Thus,$E \geq -2014$.
The equality holds when $x = y = z = 1$.
$\frac{x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + \underbrace{1 + 1 + \dots + 1}_{2014 \text{ times}}}{2017} \geq \sqrt[2017]{x^{2017} \cdot y^{2017} \cdot z^{2017} \cdot 1^{2014}}$
$\frac{x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + 2014}{2017} \geq xyz$
$x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} + 2014 \geq 2017xyz$
$x^{2017} + y^{2017} + z^{2017} - 2017xyz \geq -2014$
Thus,$E \geq -2014$.
The equality holds when $x = y = z = 1$.
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AdvancedMCQ
If $\sum_{i = 1}^n \sum_{j = 1}^i \sum_{k = 1}^j 1 = 560$,then the value of $n$ is:
A
$13$
B
$14$
C
$15$
D
$16$
Solution
(B) Given the expression: $\sum_{i = 1}^n \sum_{j = 1}^i \sum_{k = 1}^j 1 = 560$.
First,evaluate the innermost sum: $\sum_{k = 1}^j 1 = j$.
Now,the expression becomes: $\sum_{i = 1}^n \sum_{j = 1}^i j = 560$.
Next,evaluate the middle sum: $\sum_{j = 1}^i j = \frac{i(i + 1)}{2}$.
Now,the expression becomes: $\sum_{i = 1}^n \frac{i(i + 1)}{2} = 560$.
This can be written as: $\frac{1}{2} [\sum_{i = 1}^n i^2 + \sum_{i = 1}^n i] = 560$.
Using the summation formulas $\sum i^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$\frac{1}{2} [\frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} + \frac{n(n+1)}{2}] = 560$.
Factor out $\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [\frac{2n+1}{3} + 1] = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1)}{4} [\frac{2n+4}{3}] = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1) \cdot 2(n+2)}{12} = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6} = 560$.
$n(n+1)(n+2) = 560 \times 6 = 3360$.
Since $14 \times 15 \times 16 = 3360$,we have $n = 14$.
First,evaluate the innermost sum: $\sum_{k = 1}^j 1 = j$.
Now,the expression becomes: $\sum_{i = 1}^n \sum_{j = 1}^i j = 560$.
Next,evaluate the middle sum: $\sum_{j = 1}^i j = \frac{i(i + 1)}{2}$.
Now,the expression becomes: $\sum_{i = 1}^n \frac{i(i + 1)}{2} = 560$.
This can be written as: $\frac{1}{2} [\sum_{i = 1}^n i^2 + \sum_{i = 1}^n i] = 560$.
Using the summation formulas $\sum i^2 = \frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6}$ and $\sum i = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$\frac{1}{2} [\frac{n(n+1)(2n+1)}{6} + \frac{n(n+1)}{2}] = 560$.
Factor out $\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$:
$\frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{n(n+1)}{2} [\frac{2n+1}{3} + 1] = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1)}{4} [\frac{2n+4}{3}] = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1) \cdot 2(n+2)}{12} = 560$.
$\frac{n(n+1)(n+2)}{6} = 560$.
$n(n+1)(n+2) = 560 \times 6 = 3360$.
Since $14 \times 15 \times 16 = 3360$,we have $n = 14$.
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AdvancedMCQ
$\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {\sum\limits_{k = 1}^{n - 1} {\frac{k}{{{2^{n + k}}}}} } $ is equal to
A
$\frac {2}{9}$
B
$\frac {4}{9}$
C
$\frac {4}{3}$
D
$\frac {2}{3}$
Solution
(B) Let $S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{k}{2^{n+k}}$.
We can rewrite the sum as $S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n} \sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{k}{2^k}$.
Using the formula for an arithmetico-geometric series,$\sum_{k=1}^{n-1} k x^k = \frac{x(1-x^{n-1})}{(1-x)^2} - \frac{(n-1)x^n}{1-x}$. For $x = \frac{1}{2}$,this simplifies to $\sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{k}{2^k} = 2 - \frac{n+1}{2^{n-1}}$.
Substituting this back into the expression for $S$:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n} \left( 2 - \frac{n+1}{2^{n-1}} \right) = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \left( \frac{2}{2^n} - \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}} \right)$.
$S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^{n-1}} - \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}}$.
The first part is a geometric series: $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^{n-1}} = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \dots = \frac{1}{1 - 1/2} = 2$.
The second part is $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}} = 2 \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{4^n} = 2 \left( \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{4^n} + \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{4^n} \right)$.
Using $\sum_{n=1}^\infty n x^n = \frac{x}{(1-x)^2}$,for $x = 1/4$,we get $\frac{1/4}{(3/4)^2} = \frac{4}{9}$.
Using $\sum_{n=1}^\infty x^n = \frac{x}{1-x}$,for $x = 1/4$,we get $\frac{1/4}{3/4} = \frac{1}{3}$.
So,the second part is $2 \left( \frac{4}{9} + \frac{1}{3} \right) = 2 \left( \frac{4+3}{9} \right) = \frac{14}{9}$.
Finally,$S = 2 - \frac{14}{9} = \frac{18-14}{9} = \frac{4}{9}$.
We can rewrite the sum as $S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n} \sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{k}{2^k}$.
Using the formula for an arithmetico-geometric series,$\sum_{k=1}^{n-1} k x^k = \frac{x(1-x^{n-1})}{(1-x)^2} - \frac{(n-1)x^n}{1-x}$. For $x = \frac{1}{2}$,this simplifies to $\sum_{k=1}^{n-1} \frac{k}{2^k} = 2 - \frac{n+1}{2^{n-1}}$.
Substituting this back into the expression for $S$:
$S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^n} \left( 2 - \frac{n+1}{2^{n-1}} \right) = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \left( \frac{2}{2^n} - \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}} \right)$.
$S = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^{n-1}} - \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}}$.
The first part is a geometric series: $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{2^{n-1}} = 1 + \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4} + \dots = \frac{1}{1 - 1/2} = 2$.
The second part is $\sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{2^{2n-1}} = 2 \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n+1}{4^n} = 2 \left( \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{n}{4^n} + \sum_{n=1}^\infty \frac{1}{4^n} \right)$.
Using $\sum_{n=1}^\infty n x^n = \frac{x}{(1-x)^2}$,for $x = 1/4$,we get $\frac{1/4}{(3/4)^2} = \frac{4}{9}$.
Using $\sum_{n=1}^\infty x^n = \frac{x}{1-x}$,for $x = 1/4$,we get $\frac{1/4}{3/4} = \frac{1}{3}$.
So,the second part is $2 \left( \frac{4}{9} + \frac{1}{3} \right) = 2 \left( \frac{4+3}{9} \right) = \frac{14}{9}$.
Finally,$S = 2 - \frac{14}{9} = \frac{18-14}{9} = \frac{4}{9}$.
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MediumMCQ
How many times does the digit $5$ appear when writing natural numbers from $1$ to $100$?
A
$20$
B
$15$
C
$16$
D
$19$
Solution
(A) To find the number of times the digit $5$ appears in numbers from $1$ to $100$,we count the occurrences in two positions: the units place and the tens place.
$1$. In the units place: The digit $5$ appears in $5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95$. There are $10$ such numbers.
$2$. In the tens place: The digit $5$ appears in $50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59$. There are $10$ such numbers.
Note that the number $55$ is counted in both lists because it has a $5$ in both the units and tens places.
Total count = (Count in units place) + (Count in tens place) = $10 + 10 = 20$.
Therefore,the digit $5$ appears $20$ times.
$1$. In the units place: The digit $5$ appears in $5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, 95$. There are $10$ such numbers.
$2$. In the tens place: The digit $5$ appears in $50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59$. There are $10$ such numbers.
Note that the number $55$ is counted in both lists because it has a $5$ in both the units and tens places.
Total count = (Count in units place) + (Count in tens place) = $10 + 10 = 20$.
Therefore,the digit $5$ appears $20$ times.
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AdvancedMCQ
If the roots of the equation $x^3 - 9x^2 + \alpha x - 15 = 0$ are in $A.P.$,then $\alpha$ is:
A
$0$
B
$20$
C
$21$
D
$23$
Solution
(D) Let the roots of the cubic equation be $(a - d)$,$a$,and $(a + d)$.
According to the properties of roots of a polynomial equation,the sum of the roots is given by the coefficient of $x^2$ with a negative sign.
$(a - d) + a + (a + d) = -(-9) / 1 = 9$.
$3a = 9$,which gives $a = 3$.
Since $a = 3$ is a root of the equation,it must satisfy $x^3 - 9x^2 + \alpha x - 15 = 0$.
Substituting $x = 3$ into the equation:
$(3)^3 - 9(3)^2 + \alpha(3) - 15 = 0$.
$27 - 81 + 3\alpha - 15 = 0$.
$-54 + 3\alpha - 15 = 0$.
$3\alpha - 69 = 0$.
$3\alpha = 69$.
$\alpha = 23$.
According to the properties of roots of a polynomial equation,the sum of the roots is given by the coefficient of $x^2$ with a negative sign.
$(a - d) + a + (a + d) = -(-9) / 1 = 9$.
$3a = 9$,which gives $a = 3$.
Since $a = 3$ is a root of the equation,it must satisfy $x^3 - 9x^2 + \alpha x - 15 = 0$.
Substituting $x = 3$ into the equation:
$(3)^3 - 9(3)^2 + \alpha(3) - 15 = 0$.
$27 - 81 + 3\alpha - 15 = 0$.
$-54 + 3\alpha - 15 = 0$.
$3\alpha - 69 = 0$.
$3\alpha = 69$.
$\alpha = 23$.
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AdvancedMCQ
The value of the expression $3(1!) - 4(2!) + 5(3!) - 6(4!) + \dots - 2008(2006)! + (2007)!$ is:
A
$-2007$
B
$-1$
C
$1$
D
$2007$
Solution
(C) Let the general term of the series be $T_n = (-1)^{n-1} (n+2)n!$.
We can rewrite the terms as:
$T_n = (-1)^{n-1} ((n+1) + 1)n! = (-1)^{n-1} ((n+1)! + n!)$.
Expanding the series:
$S = (2! + 1!) - (3! + 2!) + (4! + 3!) - (5! + 4!) + \dots - (2007! + 2006!) + 2007!$.
Observing the telescoping nature of the sum:
$S = 2! + 1! - 3! - 2! + 4! + 3! - 5! - 4! + \dots - 2007! - 2006! + 2007!$.
All terms cancel out except for $1!$ and the last term.
$S = 1! = 1$.
We can rewrite the terms as:
$T_n = (-1)^{n-1} ((n+1) + 1)n! = (-1)^{n-1} ((n+1)! + n!)$.
Expanding the series:
$S = (2! + 1!) - (3! + 2!) + (4! + 3!) - (5! + 4!) + \dots - (2007! + 2006!) + 2007!$.
Observing the telescoping nature of the sum:
$S = 2! + 1! - 3! - 2! + 4! + 3! - 5! - 4! + \dots - 2007! - 2006! + 2007!$.
All terms cancel out except for $1!$ and the last term.
$S = 1! = 1$.
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