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In an increasing geometric series, the sum of the second and the sixth term is 252 and the product of the third and fifth term is 25. Then, the sum of 4th,6th and 8th terms is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 35
  • B 32
  • C 26
  • D 30
Solution:
1074 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 35
a, ar, ar2....

T2+T6=252ar1+r4=252

a2r21+r42=6254   1

T3·T5=25ar2ar4=25

a2r6=25   ...2

On dividing 1 by 2

1+r42r4=254

4r8-17r4+4=0

4r4-1r4-4=0

r4=14,4r4=4 (an increasing geometric series)

a2r6=25ar32=25

T4+T6+T8=ar3+ar5+ar7

=ar31+r2+r4

=51+2+4=35

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