CBSEi Class 10 Sequences (AP and GP) CORE
CBSEi Class 10 Sequences (AP and GP) CORE
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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