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Grade 11Algebra

An A.P and a G.P with positive terms have the same number of terms and their first terms as well as last terms are equal. Show that the sum of A.P. is greater than or equal to the sum of the G.P.

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Take a case. 
2,2,2,2,2, is both AP and GP on the grounds that for ap basic contrast ought to be same. Here it is 0, 
For gp regular apportion ought to be same. Here it is 1. 
So this arrangement is both in ap and gp 
Here clearly total of 2+2+2+2+2=10 
Is same for both ap and gp.