ExamBro
ExamBro
JEE Mains · Maths · STD 11 - 8. sequence and series

If \(19^{th}\) terms of non -zero \(A.P.\) is zero, then its (\(49^{th}\) term) : (\(29^{th}\) term) is

  1. A \(4 : 1\) 
  2. B \(1 : 3\) 
  3. C \(3 : 1\) 
  4. D \(2 : 1\) 
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) \(3 : 1\) 

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(a + 18d = 0 \Rightarrow a = - 18d\) \(\frac{{{t_{49}}}}{{{t_{29}}}} = \frac{{a + 48d}}{{a + 28d}} = \frac{{ - 18d + 48d}}{{ - 18d + 28d}}\) \( = \frac{{30d}}{{10d}} = 3\)
From JEE Mains
Explore more questions on app