The value of 4 + 1 5 + 1 4 + 1 5 + 1 4 + … … ∞ is:

The value of 4+15+14+15+14+ is:
  1. 2+2530
  2. 2+4530
  3. 4+4530
  4. 5+2530

Solution

Given y=4+15+14+15+14+y

y=4+15+1y

y-4=y(5y+1)

5y2-20y-4=0

y=20±-202-4·5·-42·5

y=20±48010

 y=2-480100rejected

So, y=2+480100=2+2530

Correct with Option (A).

Asked in: JEE Main 2021 (17 Mar Shift 1)

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