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The first and second term of a G.P. are `x^(-4) and x^(n)` respectively. If `x^(52)` is the `8^(th)` term, then find the value of n.

A

13

B

4

C

5

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
B
The common ratio of the G.P. is `x^(n+4)`
`:." "x^(52)="Eighth term"`
`rArr" "x^(52)-x^(-4)(x^(n+4))^(7)rArr56=7(n+4)rArr7n=28rArrn=4`
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OBJECTIVE RD SHARMA ENGLISH-SEQUENCES AND SERIES-Chapter Test
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  12. If Sn denotes the sum of n terms of an A.P. whose common difference is...

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  21. The first three of four given numbers are in G.P. and their last three...

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