The 4 and 8 term of an A.P. are in the ratio 1:2 andthe 10th term is 30. Find the common difference andthe first term. Write the A.P. About the author Everleigh
4th and 8th term of an AP is in ratio 1:2. That is, a4:a8 = 1:2 So, a+3d/a+7d = 1/2 2(a+3d) = (a+7d) 2a+6d=a+7d a=d Reply
4th and 8th term of an AP is in ratio 1:2.
That is,
a4:a8 = 1:2
So,
a+3d/a+7d = 1/2
2(a+3d) = (a+7d)
2a+6d=a+7d
a=d