Find a G.P. for which sum of the first t | Class 11 Mathematics Chapter Sequence and Series, Sequence and Series NCERT Solutions

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Mathematics - Chapter Sequence and Series. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 3, Question 16: . With detailed answers and explanations for each chapter, students can strengthen their understanding and prepare confidently for exams. Ideal for CBSE and other board students, this resource will simplify your study experience.

Question 16:

Find a G.P. for which sum of the first two terms is –4 and the fifth term is 4 times the third term.

Answer:

Let a be the first term and r be the common ratio of the G.P.

According to the given conditions,

S subscript 2 space equals space minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open parentheses 1 minus r squared close parentheses over denominator 1 minus r end fraction space space space space space space space space space... left parenthesis 1 right parenthesis
a subscript 5 space equals space 4 space cross times space a subscript 3
a r to the power of 4 space equals space 4 a r squared
rightwards double arrow r squared space equals space 4
therefore space r space equals space plus-or-minus 2

From (1), we obtain

minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open square brackets 1 minus open parentheses 2 close parentheses squared close square brackets over denominator 1 minus 2 end fraction space f o r space r space equals 2
rightwards double arrow minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open parentheses 1 minus 4 close parentheses over denominator minus 1 end fraction
rightwards double arrow minus 4 space equals space a open parentheses 3 close parentheses
rightwards double arrow a space equals space fraction numerator minus 4 over denominator 3 end fraction
A l s o comma space
minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open square brackets 1 minus open parentheses minus 2 close parentheses squared close square brackets over denominator 1 minus open parentheses minus 2 close parentheses end fraction space f o r space r space equals minus 2
rightwards double arrow minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open parentheses 1 minus 4 close parentheses over denominator 1 plus 2 end fraction
rightwards double arrow minus 4 space equals space fraction numerator a open parentheses minus 3 close parentheses over denominator 3 end fraction
rightwards double arrow a space equals space 4
T h u s comma space t h e space r e q u i r e d space G. P. space i s
fraction numerator minus 4 over denominator 3 end fraction comma space fraction numerator minus 8 over denominator 3 end fraction comma space fraction numerator minus 16 over denominator 3 end fraction space comma space... space o r space 4 comma space minus 8 comma space 16 comma space minus 32 comma space........


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Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Mathematics - Chapter . This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Excercise 3 , Question 16: Find a G.P. for which sum of the first two terms is –4 and the fifth term is 4 times the third....