If p,q,r are in A.P. and x,y,z are in G.P., then xq−r.yr−p.zp−q=
The correct option is A.1
Let d be the common difference of A.P. and r(≠0), the common ratio of G.P,
Since, p,q,r are in AP
∴q=p+d....(1)
r=p+2d..(ii)$
Subtracting, (ii) from (i), we get,
⇒q−r=−d....(iii)
⇒r−p=2d....(iv) [From (ii)]
⇒p−q=−d....(v) [From (i)]
Also, x,y,z are in GP with common ratio r
⇒y=xr...(vi) and z=xr2....(vii)
∴xq−r.yr−p.zp−q=x−d⋅(xr)2d⋅(xr2)−d [From (iii),(iv),(v),(vi) and (vii)]
=x−d+2d−d⋅r2d−2d
=x0⋅r0=1
Hence,xq−r.yr−p.zp−q=1