Question:
The 4th term of an AP is zero. Prove that its 25 term is triple is 11th term.
Solution:
In the given AP, let the first term be a and the common difference be d.
Then, Tn = a + (n - 1)d
Now, T4 = a + (4 - 1)d
⇒ a + 3d = 0 ...(1)
⇒ a = -3d
Again, T11 = a + (11 - 1)d = a + 10d
= -3d + 10 d = 7d [ Using (1)]
Also, T25 = a + (25 - 1)d = a + 24d = -3d + 24d = 21d [ Using (1)]
i.e., T25 = 3 ⨯ 7d = (3 ⨯ T11)
Hence, 25th term is triple its 11th term.