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The nth term of a G.P. is 128 and the sum of its n terms is 255. If its common ratio is 2, then its first term is ______.

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The nth term of a G.P. is 128 and the sum of its n terms is 255. If its common ratio is 2, then its first term is ______.

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The nth term of a G.P. is 128 and the sum of its n terms is 255. If its common ratio is 2, then its first term is 1.

Explanation:

Tn = arn-1 = 128     ...(1)

`S_n = (a(r^n-1))/(r-1)`    ...(2)

`=> (128r-a)/(r-1) = 255`

Put r = 2 

a = 1

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अध्याय 20: Geometric Progression - Exercise 20.8 [पृष्ठ ५७]

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अध्याय 20 Geometric Progression
Exercise 20.8 | Q 12 | पृष्ठ ५७

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