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The sixth term of an AP is 2, and its common difference is greater than one. The value of the common difference of the progression so that the product of the first, fourth and fifth terms is greatest is

A

-4

B

-6

C

-8

D

-10

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The correct Answer is:
B
Since, `a=2-5x`
`implies" "a=2-5((8)/(5))`
`implies" "a=-6`
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