Sequence And Series Question 531

Question: The sum of n terms of the series $ \frac{1}{1+\sqrt{3}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{5}}+\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}+\sqrt{7}}+……… $ is

[UPSEAT 2002]

Options:

A) $ \sqrt{2n+1} $

B) $ \frac{1}{2}\sqrt{2n+1} $

C) $ \sqrt{2n+1}-1 $

D) $ \frac{1}{2}(\sqrt{2n+1}-1) $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Putting $ n=1 $ $ s=\frac{1}{1+\sqrt{3}}=\frac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2} $ On checking, (d) is the correct option.