Q49 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics

Suppose a1,a2,2,a3,a4 be in an arithmetico-geometric progression. If the common ratio of the corresponding geometric progression is 2 and the sum of all 5 terms of the arithmetico-geometric progression is 492, then a4 is equal to ______________

Correct answer: 16

Solution

Given,

a1,a2,2,a3,a4 be in an arithmetico-geometric progression,

And the common ratio of the corresponding geometric progression is 2 and the sum of all 5 terms of the arithmetico-geometric progression is 492

So,common ratio Here r = 2 and let common difference = d

And we know that, 

a2=a1+d×2

2=a1+2d×22 ..........i

a3=a1+3d×23

a4=a1+4d×24

Now adding all above equations we get,

31a1+98d=492 .........ii

Now from i & ii

a1=0,d=14

Hence, a4=16(0+1)=16

Hence, the correct answer is 16.

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