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Let 1x1, 1x2,,1xn(xi0 for i=1, 2,., n) be in A.P. such that x1=4 and x21=20 . If n is the least positive integer for which xn>50, then i=1n1xi is equal to
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Options:
  • A 3
  • B 18
  • C 134
  • D  138
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 134

Given 1x1,1x2,,1xn are in A.P. and x1=4 and x21=20.

a=14

Given, x21=20.

14+20·d=120

d=1100

Given, xn>50.

1xn<150

14- n-1100< 150n>24

 n=25

Now, i=1251xi=2522×14-1100×24=134

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