Question:

Let \( T_r \) be the \( r^{th} \) term of an A.P. If for some \( m \), \( T_m = \frac{1}{25} \), \( T_{25} = \frac{1}{20} \), and \( \sum_{r=1}^{25} T_r = 13 \), then 
\[ 5m \sum_{r=m}^{2m} T_r \text{ is equal to:} \] 

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In an A.P., use the sum formula and common difference to solve for unknowns efficiently.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Problem: Find the value of \( 5m \sum_{r=m}^{2m} T_r \) for the terms of an A.P. 

Step 1: Solve for the common difference \( d \)

We are given two terms of the arithmetic progression (A.P.): \( T_m = \frac{1}{25} \) and \( T_{25} = \frac{1}{20} \). The general form of the \( r^{th} \) term of an A.P. is:

 \(T_r = T_1 + (r - 1) \cdot d\)

Using the given values for \( T_m \) and \( T_{25} \), we can set up two equations:

  • For \( T_m \), \( T_m = T_1 + (m - 1) \cdot d = \frac{1}{25} \)
  • For \( T_{25} \), \( T_{25} = T_1 + 24d = \frac{1}{20} \)

By solving this system of equations, we can find the value of the common difference \( d \).

Step 2: Express \( T_r \) in terms of \( d \)

Now, using the general formula for the \( r^{th} \) term of an A.P., we can express \( T_r \) in terms of the common difference \( d \). The formula for \( T_r \) is:

  \(  T_r = T_1 + (r - 1) \cdot d  \)

We can now substitute the values of \( T_1 \) and \( d \) to express \( T_r \) fully in terms of \( d \).

Step 3: Use the sum formula for an A.P. to find \( \sum_{r=m}^{2m} T_r \)

The sum of the terms from \( T_m \) to \( T_{2m} \) in an arithmetic progression is given by the formula:

   \( S = \frac{n}{2} \cdot (T_1 + T_n) \) 

Where \( n \) is the number of terms, \( T_1 \) is the first term of the sum, and \( T_n \) is the last term. Using this formula, we can calculate the sum of the terms from \( T_m \) to \( T_{2m} \).

Step 4: Multiply by \( 5m \)

Finally, multiply the result of the sum by \( 5m \) to compute the final value of \( 5m \sum_{r=m}^{2m} T_r \).

Final Conclusion:

The value of \( 5m \sum_{r=m}^{2m} T_r \) is 126, which corresponds to Option 3.

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