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If 3k, k, [k234] are the first three terms of a geometric progression, where kR+ and [.] is the greatest integer function, then the value of 10r=1(r)k/2 is

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55
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385
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3025
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325
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Solution

The correct option is C 3025
3k, k, [k234] are in G.P.
k2=3k[k234]
k=3[k234]
k is an integer
k234 is also an integer
3k2k102=0k=6 or k=173
As k is an integer, k=6


Now, 10r=1(r)k/2=10r=1(r)3
=13+23++103
=(10×112)2=3025

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