问题
选择题
公比不为1等比数列{an}的前n项和为Sn,且-3a1,-a2,a3成等差数列,若a1=1,则S4=( )
A.-20
B.0
C.7
D.40
答案
设数列的公比为q(q≠1),则
∵-3a1,-a2,a3成等差数列,
∴-3a1+a3=-2a2,
∵a1=1,∴-3+q2+2q=0,
∵q≠1,∴q=-3
∴S4=1-3+9-27=-20
故选A.
公比不为1等比数列{an}的前n项和为Sn,且-3a1,-a2,a3成等差数列,若a1=1,则S4=( )
A.-20
B.0
C.7
D.40
设数列的公比为q(q≠1),则
∵-3a1,-a2,a3成等差数列,
∴-3a1+a3=-2a2,
∵a1=1,∴-3+q2+2q=0,
∵q≠1,∴q=-3
∴S4=1-3+9-27=-20
故选A.