Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

If the first term of a G.P. is unity such that is least, then the common ratio of G.P. is


Given GP has first term unity


a1 = 1.


Hence the GP will become


1,r,r2,…


As given 4a2+5a3 is least


4r + 5r2 is least


We can say f(r) = 4r + 5r2


Now the given function will be least if df(r)/dr =0



8+10r=0


8=-10r


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