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Question
The common difference of the AP `1/p, (1-p)/p, (1-2p)/p,...` is ______.
Options
p
-p
-1
1
Solution
The common difference of the AP `1/P,(1-p)/p,(1-2p)/p,...` is -1.
Explanation:-
The common difference of the A.P.`1/P,(1-p)/p,(1-2p)/p,...`can be found out by finding the difference between the second term and
first term i.e. `(1-p)/p-1/p=(1-p-1)/p=(-p)/p=-1`
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