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In a GP, first term is 1. If `4T_(2) + 5T_(3)` is minimum, then its common ratio is

A

`(2)/(5)`

B

`-(2)/(5)`

C

`(3)/(5)`

D

`-(3)/(5)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the common ratio \( r \) of a geometric progression (GP) where the first term \( T_1 = 1 \) and the expression \( 4T_2 + 5T_3 \) is minimized. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Identify the Terms of the GP**: - The first term \( T_1 = 1 \). - The second term \( T_2 = T_1 \cdot r = 1 \cdot r = r \). - The third term \( T_3 = T_1 \cdot r^2 = 1 \cdot r^2 = r^2 \). 2. **Set Up the Expression**: - We need to minimize the expression \( 4T_2 + 5T_3 \). - Substitute \( T_2 \) and \( T_3 \): \[ S = 4T_2 + 5T_3 = 4r + 5r^2. \] 3. **Differentiate the Expression**: - To find the minimum value, we differentiate \( S \) with respect to \( r \): \[ \frac{dS}{dr} = 4 + 10r. \] 4. **Set the Derivative to Zero**: - Set the derivative equal to zero to find critical points: \[ 4 + 10r = 0. \] - Solve for \( r \): \[ 10r = -4 \implies r = -\frac{2}{5}. \] 5. **Conclusion**: - The common ratio \( r \) that minimizes \( 4T_2 + 5T_3 \) is: \[ r = -\frac{2}{5}. \] ### Final Answer: The common ratio is \( r = -\frac{2}{5} \). ---
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