Q37 / 124 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Mathematics · Determinants

If 2a1, 2a2, 2a3..... 2ar are in geometric progression, then a1a2a3an+1an+2an+3a2n+1a2n+2a2n+3 is equal to

  • A
    25
  • B
    23
  • Correct answer
    C
    0
  • D
    None of these

Solution

2a1, 2a2,2a3.....  are in G.P

⇒ a2- a1=a3- a2=a4- a3=.....

⇒ a1, a2, a3 ..... are in A.P .

⇒ a2n+1 + a1=2an+1, a2 + a2n+2=2an+2,

a3 + a2n+3=2an+3

So, by operation R2 →R2-12 (R1+R3)

⇒Δ=a1a2a3000a2n+1a2n+2a2n+3=0

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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