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 Option 1: 9:5 Option 2: 5:9 Option 3: 3:5 Option 4: 5:3

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IPMAT Indore - 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

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$9:5$

$5:9$

$3:5$

$5:3$

✅ Correct Option: 1

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