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CBSEi Class 10 Sequences (AP and GP) CORE

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Example 20: If the first term of a <strong>GP</strong> is <strong>and</strong> its <strong>10</strong> th term is , find the common<br />

ratio of the <strong>GP</strong>.<br />

Solution: Here, a =<br />

Let r be the common ratio.<br />

=<br />

i.e., ar 9 =<br />

or, r 9 =<br />

or, r 9 = =<br />

or, r n = =<br />

so, r =<br />

Thus, the required common ratio is<br />

Example 21: Find the first term of a <strong>GP</strong> whose <strong>10</strong> th term is <strong>and</strong> whose common<br />

ratio is .<br />

Solution: Here, r =<br />

<strong>and</strong> =<br />

Let the first term be a.<br />

So, ar 9 =<br />

or, a =<br />

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