If n arithmetic means are inserted between a and 100 such that the ratio of the first mean to the last mean…

If n arithmetic means are inserted between a and 100 such that the ratio of the first mean to the last mean is 1:7 and a+n=33, then the value of n is
  1. 21
  2. 22
  3. 23
  4. 24

Solution

Let the A.P. be a, A1, A2...An, 100

Here, common difference, d=100-an+1

Given A1An=17a+d100-d=17   ...i

Also a+n=33

From options, when n=23a=10 and d=9024=154

from i 10+154100-154=55385=17

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2)

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