If the sum of the first 10 terms of the series 4 11 + 4 14 + 4 21 + 4 24 + 4 31 + 4 34 + is mn, where (m, n) = 1, then m + n is equal to .
Answer
441
Solution
Tr = 4r1 + 4r4
1 + 4r4 = (1 + 2r2)2 - 4r2 = (2r2 + 2r + 1)(2r2 - 2r + 1)
Since (2r2 + 2r + 1) - (2r2 - 2r + 1) = 4r:
Tr = 12r2 - 2r + 1 - 12r2 + 2r + 1
Also 2(r + 1)2 - 2(r + 1) + 1 = 2r2 + 2r + 1, so the terms telescope:
r=110 Tr = 11 - 12(10)2 + 2(10) + 1 = 1 - 1221 = 220221
m = 220, n = 221 (coprime)
m + n = 441
Answer: 441