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If the 9th term of an A.P. be zero, then find the ratio of its 29th and 19th term.

A

1 : 2

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B

2 : 1

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1 : 3
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3 : 1
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Solution

The correct option is B

2 : 1


Given that 9th term = a + (9 - 1) d = 0 a + 8d = 0
29th term = a + (29 - 1) d = a + 28d
19th term = a + (19 - 1) d = a + 18d

Now ratio of 29th and 19th terms =a+28da+18d=(a+8d)+20d(a+8d)+10d=20d10d=21.

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