In an AP,t6=2(t3)+1 and t4+t5=5(t2). The 9th term of the AP is:
A
25
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B
30
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C
29
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D
26
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Solution
The correct option is D 26 We know that in AP nth term( tn)= a + (n - 1)d Given, t6=2(t3)+1 a+5d=2(a+2d)+1 a−d=−1−−−−−−−−−(1) t4+t5=5(t2) a+3d+a+4d=5(a+d) 3a−2d=0−−−−−−−(2) (2) - 2 x (1) a = 2 From equation (1), a - d = -1 d = 3. 9thterm=a+8d = 2 + 8 × 3 = 26