Example 5 - Chapter 8 Class 11 Sequences and Series
Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo
Example 5 Which term of the G.P., 2,8,32, ... up to n terms is 131072? Given G.P., 2,8,32, ...upto n terms We know that an = arn – 1 where an = nth term of GP n is the number of terms a is the first term r is the common ratio Here, First term a = 2 Common ratio r = 8/2 = 4 & nth term = 131072, we need to find n Now an = 131072 arn-1 = 131072 2 × 4n – 1 = 131072 4n – 1 = 131072/2 Putting values an = arn-1 131072 = 2 × 4n – 1 131072/2 = 4n – 1 4n – 1 = 131072/2 4n – 1 = 65536 4n – 1 = (4)8 Comparing powers n – 1 = 8 n = 8 + 1 n = 9. Hence 131072 is the 9th term of the G.P.
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