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If for the harmonic progression, $t_{7}=\frac{1}{10}, t_{12}=\frac{1}{25}$, then $t_{20}=$
MathematicsSequences and SeriesMHT CETMHT CET 2020 (13 Oct Shift 2)
Options:
  • A $\frac{1}{48}$
  • B 49
  • C $\frac{1}{49}$
  • D 48
Solution:
1963 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{1}{49}$
First term of an $\mathrm{AP}=10$ and the $12^{\text {th }}$ term $=25$. Considering corresponding AP $a+6 d=10$ and $a+11 d=25 d=3, a=-8$
$\Rightarrow T_{20}=a+19 d=8+57=49$
Hence, the $20^{\text {th }}$ term of the corresponding HP is $1 / 49$.

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