Sequence and series

Ques1) The first term of an A.P of conseutive integers is P2 +1. Show that the sum of (2P+1) terms of this series can be expressed as { P3 + (P+1) 3 } .

Ques2) Show that the number of numbers lying between 100 and 500 are divisible by 7 but not by 21 is 19.

Ques3) Show that the sum of 0.2 + 0.04 + 0.00006 + 0.0000008 + .......+ to infinity is (2000/9801).

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eureka123 ·

sol1
a=P2+1
d=1 (becoz consecutive integers)
l=P2+2P+1

Now u can get the answer..[1]

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Devil ·

Are u sure qsn 2 is correct?

Coz the ans comes out to be 37.....

consider these sequences....112+(a-1).21 and 119+(b-1).21......a and b can take values 19 and 18 respy.....

11
Devil ·

3rd one is an arithmetico geometric series....Use the std rules.....these are too easy friend...

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aieeee ·

Q.2) 105 + (n-1)7 = 497

the no.of terms divisible by 7 = 57

105 + (n-1) 21 = 483

the no.of terms divisible by 21 = 19

thus, no. of terms divisible by 7 , but not by 21 = 57 - 19 = 38

11
Devil ·

@ aieee, I think ans turns out to be 37.....

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