JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Principle of Mathematical Induction

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                            If \[\frac{1}{2\times 4}+\frac{1}{4\times 6}+\frac{1}{6\times 8}+...n\] terms \[=\frac{kn}{n+1},\] then k is equal to

    A) \[\frac{1}{4}\]

    B) \[\frac{1}{2}\]

    C) 1

    D) \[\frac{1}{8}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] \[\frac{kn}{n+1}=\left[ \frac{1}{2.4}+\frac{1}{4.6}+\frac{1}{6.8}+...n\,terms \right]\] \[=\frac{1}{2}\left[ \frac{4-2}{2.4}+\frac{6-4}{4.6}+\frac{8-6}{6.8}+...+\frac{2n+2-2n}{2n(2n+2)} \right]\] \[=\frac{1}{2}\left[ \frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{8}+...+\frac{1}{2n}-\frac{1}{2n+2} \right]\] \[=\frac{1}{2}\left[ \frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2(n+1)} \right]=\frac{n}{4(n+1)}\Rightarrow k=\frac{1}{4}\]


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