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2k - 7, k + 5 and 3k + 2 are in A.P.; the value of k is :

  1. -9

  2. 6

  3. -7

  4. 5

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Answer

Given,

2k - 7, k + 5 and 3k + 2 are in A.P.

∴ (k + 5) - (2k - 7) = (3k + 2) - (k + 5)

⇒ k - 2k + 5 + 7 = 3k - k + 2 - 5

⇒ -k + 12 = 2k - 3

⇒ 2k + k = 12 + 3

⇒ 3k = 15

⇒ k = 153\dfrac{15}{3} = 5.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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