If 10 times the 10th term of an A.P. is equal to 15 times the 15th term, show that the 25th term of the A.P. is Zero.
If 10 times the 10th term of an A.P. is equal to 15 times the 15th term, show that the 25th term of the A.P. is Zero.

Answer:

Given,

10 times the 10th term of an A.P. is equal to 15 times the 15th term

10a10 = 15a15

an = a + (n – 1) d

When n = 10,

a10 = a + (10 – 1)d

= a + 9d

When n = 15,

a15 = a + (15 – 1)d

= a + 14d

When n = 25,

a25 = a + (25 – 1)d

= a + 24d ………(i)

 

10a10 = 15a15

10(a + 9d) = 15(a + 14d)

10a + 90d = 15a + 210d

10a – 15a + 90d – 210d = 0

-5a – 120d = 0

-5(a + 24d) = 0

a + 24d = 0

a25 = 0

Thus, Proved.