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If a and b are positive integers such that b>a, then limn1na+1na+1+1na+2++1nb=
MathematicsDefinite IntegrationAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (25 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A
    logba
  • B
    logab
  • C
    log(ab)
  • D log(a+b)
Solution:
2271 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
logba

We have,

limn1na+1na+1+1na+2++1nb

=limn1na+1na+1+1na+2++1na+nb-a

=limn1na+1na+1+1na+2++1na+nb-a

=limn1n1a+1a+1n+1a+2n++1a+nb-an

=limnr=0nb-a1n1a+rn

Now, replacing 1ndx, rnx and converting limits, we get

=0b-adxa+x

=loga+x0b-a

=logba.

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