In an A.P., the sixth term a6=2. If the product a1a4a5 is the greatest, then the common difference of the A.P. is equal to
- 23
- 58
- 32
- 85
Answer
(4) 85
Solution
a6=a+5d=2 a=2-5d
a1a4a5=a(a+3d)(a+4d)=(2-5d)(2-2d)(2-d)
f(d)=8-32d+34d2-10d3
f (d)=-32+68d-30d2=-2(5d-8)(3d-2)
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f (d) changes from + to - at d= 85 maximum
Answer: (4)