Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

An arithmetic progression (A.P.) has first term 22 and an unknown positive common difference dd. A geometric progression (G.P.) has first term 1616 and an unknown common ratio rr, where 0<r<10 < r < 1. a. (i) The fourth term of the A.P. is equal to the second term of the G.P., while the seventh term of the A.P. is equal to the fourth term of the G.P. Write the two independent equations that arise from these conditions. b. (ii) Solve the simultaneous equations obtained in part (i) to determine the values of dd and rr. c. (iii) For the values of dd and rr found, investigate whether there exists any other positive integer k>7k > 7 for which the kk-th term of the A.P. equals the kk-th term of the G.P. Justify your answer clearly.

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