Q45 / 125 · BITSAT 2017 · Mathematics

The numbers 32sin2α-1,14 and 34-2sin2α form first three terms of an A.P., then its fifth term is

  • A
    -25
  • B
    -12
  • C
    40
  • Correct answer
    D
    53

Solution

Since, 32sin2α-1,14 and 34-2sin2α are in AP. Therefore,

2×14=32sin2α-1+34-2sin2α

⇒ 28=a3+34a, where a=32sin2α

⇒ a2-84a+243=0

⇒ a-81a-3=0

⇒ a=81, a=3

⇒ 32sin2α=34 or 32sin2α=3

⇒ 2sin2α=1  ∵ 2sin2α≠4

⇒ sin2α=12⇒2α=30°  ∵ sin30°=1/2

Thus, the first three terms of the AP are 1,14,27.

Hence, its fifth term a5=a1+5-1d

=1+4×13=1+52=53

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

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