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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