The sum of the 3 r d and the 4 t h terms of a G . P . is 60 and the product of its first three terms is 1000…

The sum of the 3rd and the 4th terms of a G.P. is 60 and the product of its first three terms is 1000. If the first term of this G.P. is positive, then its 7th term is:
  1. 320
  2. 640
  3. 2430
  4. 7290

Solution

Let the 'G.P.' be

ar,a,ar,ar2

Given, 

ar·a·ar=1000

a3=1000

a=10

Also, ar+ar2=60

10r+r2=60

r+r2=6

r2+r-6=0

r-2 r+3=0

So, r=2 or r=-3

As 1st term is positive   r=2

 G.P. is '5', '10', '20'.......

Hence, 7th term is 5·26=320.

Asked in: JEE Main 2015 (11 Apr Online)

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