Question
Question: In a certain A.P. 5 times then 5<sup>th</sup> term is equal to 8 times the 8<sup>th</sup> term, then...
In a certain A.P. 5 times then 5th term is equal to 8 times the 8th term, then the 13th term is-
A
–13
B
–12
C
–1
D
0
Answer
0
Explanation
Solution
5.T5 = 8.T8
̃ 5(a + (4d)] = 8 (a + 7d)
̃ 3a = –36d ̃ a + 12d = 0
̃ T13 = 0