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Published on: August 13, 2026
At what values of parameter ‘a’ are there values of n such that the numbers :
form an A.P.?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For the given numbers to be in A.P.,
Let 
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
As the sum of a positive number and its reciprocal is always greater than or equal to 2,
and 
;
Hence 
⇒ ⇒ 
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