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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let
be in an A.P. such that
. If
, then
is:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Given:

This means:

Express each term in A.P.:
The general term of the A.P. is given by
. Thus, for the odd indices:

Simplify the equation:

Use the formula for sum of an arithmetic series (first 11 terms):

So, the equation becomes:

Solve for the relationship between
and
:

So,
… (i)
Second condition:

Combine equation (i) and (ii):
Substitute
into equation (ii):

Therefore:

Thus,
.
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