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Q82

If Sn denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. with first term a and common difference d such that S_xS_kx is independent of x, then

If Sn denote the sum of n terms of an A.P. with first term a and common difference d such that is independent of x, then
A.
d = a
B.
d = 2a
Answer
C.
a = 2d
D.
d = -a

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sn is the sum of first n terms a is the first term and d is the common difference

   is independent of x
   is independent of x
  is in dependent of x if 2a - d 0
If 2a - d =0, then d = 2a