IPMAT Indore 2021 (MCQ) - Let S_n be sum of the first n terms of an A.P. If S_5 = S_9, what is the ratio of a_3 : a_5 | PYQs + Solutions

IPMAT Indore 2021

Algebra

Progression & Series

Medium

Let $S_n$ be sum of the first $n$ terms of an A.P. If $S_5 = S_9$ , what is the ratio of $a_3 : a_5$

9:5

5:9

3:5

5:3

Correct Option: 1

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