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Find k so that k – 1, k, k + 2 are consecutive terms of a G.P. - Mathematics and Statistics

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Question

Find k so that k – 1, k, k + 2 are consecutive terms of a G.P.

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Solution

Since k – 1, k, k + 2 are consecutive terms of a G.P.

∴ `"k"/("k" - 1) = ("k" + 2)/"k"`

∴ k2 = k2 + k – 2
∴ k – 2 = 0
∴ k = 2

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Chapter 4: Sequences and Series - MISCELLANEOUS EXERCISE - 4 [Page 64]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 1 (Commerce) [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Sequences and Series
MISCELLANEOUS EXERCISE - 4 | Q 18) | Page 64
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