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Let a1,a2,a3,. be an A.P. If a7=3, the product a1a4 is minimum and the sum of its first n terms is zero then n!-4ann+2 is equal to
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Options:
  • A 3814
  • B 9
  • C 334
  • D 24
Solution:
1625 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 24

We know the nth term of an A.P. is given by,

an=a+n-1d

Given, a7=3

a+6d=3

 a=3-6d

And, a1a4=aa+3d

=3-6d3-3d

=18d2-27d+9

Given product a1a4 is minimum then,

Let f(d)=18d2-27d+9

f'(d)=36d-27

Product to be minimum, f'd=0

36d-27=0

d=2736=34

So, a=3-92=-32

Given, Sn=0

Sn=n22a+n-1d=0

-3+n-134=0

 n=5

Now n!-4an(n+2)=5!-4a35

=120-4a+34d

=120-4-32+34×34

=120+6-102=24

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