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Published on: August 14, 2026
If the 
and 
terms of an A.P. are in G.P. and 
are in H.P., then the value of the ratio of the common difference to the first term of the A.P. is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let 
be the first term and d be the common difference of the given A.P. Then as given the 
, 
and 
terms are in G.P.
are in G.P.
or 
…..(i)
Next, 
in H.P. 
…..(ii)
From (i) and (ii)
.
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