EXERCISE 5.2
Arithmetic Progressions • 21 Questions
Question 1
Hint available
Fill in the blanks in the following table, given that a is the first term, d the common difference and an the nth term of the AP: a d n an (i) 7 3 8 . . . (ii) – 18 . . . 10 0 (iii) . . . – 3 18 – 5 (iv) – 18.9 2.5 . . . 3.6 (v) 3.5 0 105 . . . 62
Key Idea
For an arithmetic progression (AP) the nth term is given by the formula \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\). By substituting the known quantities and solving for the missing one, each blank can be filled.
Step-by-Step Solution
### Row (i)
- Given: \(a = 7\), \(d = 3\), \(n = 8\).
- Use \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\):
\[a_8 = 7 + (8-1)\times 3 = 7 + 7\times 3 = 7 + 21 = 28.\]
- Hence \(a_n = 28\).
### Row (ii)
- Given: \(d = -18\), \(n = 10\), \(a_n = 0\). (The first entry \(a\) is missing.)
- Apply the formula:
\[0 = a + (10-1)(-18) = a - 9\times 18 = a - 162.\]
- Solve for \(a\): \(a = 162\).
### Row (iii)
- Given: \(d = -3\), \(n = 18\), \(a_n = -5\). (The first entry \(a\) is missing.)
- Use the formula:
\[-5 = a + (18-1)(-3) = a - 51.\]
- Hence \(a = 46\).
### Row (iv)
- Given: \(a = -18.9\), \(d = 2.5\), \(a_n = 3.6\). (The term \(n\) is missing.)
- Substitute:
\[3.6 = -18.9 + (n-1)\times 2.5\]
\[ (n-1)\times 2.5 = 3.6 + 18.9 = 22.5 \]
\[ n-1 = \frac{22.5}{2.5} = 9 \]
\[ n = 10.\]
- Therefore \(n = 10\).
### Row (v)
- Given: \(a = 3.5\), \(n = 105\), \(a_n = 62\). (The common difference \(d\) is missing.)
- Apply the formula:
\[62 = 3.5 + (105-1)d = 3.5 + 104d.\]
\[104d = 62 - 3.5 = 58.5\]
\[d = \frac{58.5}{104} = 0.5625 = \frac{9}{16}.\]
- Hence \(d = 0.5625\) (or \(\frac{9}{16}\)).
Filled table
| a | d | n | a_n |
|---|---|---|-----|
| 7 | 3 | 8 | 28 |
| 162 | -18 | 10 | 0 |
| 46 | -3 | 18 | -5 |
| -18.9 | 2.5 | 10 | 3.6 |
| 3.5 | 0.5625 | 105 | 62 |
- Given: \(a = 7\), \(d = 3\), \(n = 8\).
- Use \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\):
\[a_8 = 7 + (8-1)\times 3 = 7 + 7\times 3 = 7 + 21 = 28.\]
- Hence \(a_n = 28\).
### Row (ii)
- Given: \(d = -18\), \(n = 10\), \(a_n = 0\). (The first entry \(a\) is missing.)
- Apply the formula:
\[0 = a + (10-1)(-18) = a - 9\times 18 = a - 162.\]
- Solve for \(a\): \(a = 162\).
### Row (iii)
- Given: \(d = -3\), \(n = 18\), \(a_n = -5\). (The first entry \(a\) is missing.)
- Use the formula:
\[-5 = a + (18-1)(-3) = a - 51.\]
- Hence \(a = 46\).
### Row (iv)
- Given: \(a = -18.9\), \(d = 2.5\), \(a_n = 3.6\). (The term \(n\) is missing.)
- Substitute:
\[3.6 = -18.9 + (n-1)\times 2.5\]
\[ (n-1)\times 2.5 = 3.6 + 18.9 = 22.5 \]
\[ n-1 = \frac{22.5}{2.5} = 9 \]
\[ n = 10.\]
- Therefore \(n = 10\).
### Row (v)
- Given: \(a = 3.5\), \(n = 105\), \(a_n = 62\). (The common difference \(d\) is missing.)
- Apply the formula:
\[62 = 3.5 + (105-1)d = 3.5 + 104d.\]
\[104d = 62 - 3.5 = 58.5\]
\[d = \frac{58.5}{104} = 0.5625 = \frac{9}{16}.\]
- Hence \(d = 0.5625\) (or \(\frac{9}{16}\)).
Filled table
| a | d | n | a_n |
|---|---|---|-----|
| 7 | 3 | 8 | 28 |
| 162 | -18 | 10 | 0 |
| 46 | -3 | 18 | -5 |
| -18.9 | 2.5 | 10 | 3.6 |
| 3.5 | 0.5625 | 105 | 62 |
Question 2
Hint available
Choose the correct choice in the following and justify : (i) 30th term of the AP: 10, 7, 4, . . . , is (A) 97 (B) 77 (C) –77 (D) – 87 (ii) 11th term of the AP: – 3, 1 2 , 2, . . ., is (A) 28 (B) 22 (C) –38 (D) – 48 1 2
Key Idea
Use the nth‑term formula of an arithmetic progression: \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\), where \(a\) is the first term and \(d\) is the common difference.
Step-by-Step Solution
(i)
1. Identify the first term \(a = 10\).
2. Find the common difference \(d = 7-10 = -3\).
3. Apply the nth‑term formula for \(n = 30\):
$$a_{30} = 10 + (30-1)(-3) = 10 + 29(-3) = 10 - 87 = -77.$$
4. Hence the 30th term is \(-77\). The correct choice is (C) –77.
(ii)
1. The given AP is \(-3,\; -\frac{1}{2},\; 2,\; \dots\). Thus the first term \(a = -3\).
2. Compute the common difference:
$$d = \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) - (-3) = \frac{5}{2}.$$
(The same difference is confirmed by \(2 - (-\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{5}{2}\).)
3. Use the nth‑term formula for \(n = 11\):
$$a_{11} = -3 + (11-1)\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = -3 + 10\times\frac{5}{2} = -3 + 25 = 22.$$
4. Hence the 11th term is \(22\). The correct choice is (B) 22.
1. Identify the first term \(a = 10\).
2. Find the common difference \(d = 7-10 = -3\).
3. Apply the nth‑term formula for \(n = 30\):
$$a_{30} = 10 + (30-1)(-3) = 10 + 29(-3) = 10 - 87 = -77.$$
4. Hence the 30th term is \(-77\). The correct choice is (C) –77.
(ii)
1. The given AP is \(-3,\; -\frac{1}{2},\; 2,\; \dots\). Thus the first term \(a = -3\).
2. Compute the common difference:
$$d = \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) - (-3) = \frac{5}{2}.$$
(The same difference is confirmed by \(2 - (-\frac{1}{2}) = \frac{5}{2}\).)
3. Use the nth‑term formula for \(n = 11\):
$$a_{11} = -3 + (11-1)\left(\frac{5}{2}\right) = -3 + 10\times\frac{5}{2} = -3 + 25 = 22.$$
4. Hence the 11th term is \(22\). The correct choice is (B) 22.
Question 3
Hint available
In the following APs, find the missing terms in the boxes : (i) 2, , 26 (ii) , 13, , 3 (iii) 5, , , 1 9 2 (iv) – 4, , , , , 6 (v) , 38, , , , – 22
Key Idea
For an arithmetic progression (AP) with first term \(a_1\), common difference \(d\) and \(n\) terms, the \(k^{th}\) term is \(a_k = a_1 + (k-1)d\). If the first and last terms are known, \(d\) can be found using \(d = \dfrac{a_n - a_1}{n-1}\). Once \(d\) is known, any missing term can be obtained by adding appropriate multiples of \(d\) to the known term.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the known terms and the total number of terms (\(n\)).\
2. Compute the common difference \(d\) using\
$$d = \frac{\text{last term} - \text{first term}}{n-1}.$$\
3. Use the formula\
$$a_k = a_1 + (k-1)d$$\
to find each missing term.\
(i) 2, __ , 26\
- Here \(n = 3\), \(a_1 = 2\), \(a_3 = 26\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{26-2}{2} = 12\).\
- Missing term \(a_2 = a_1 + d = 2 + 12 = 14\).\
(ii) __ , 13, __ , 3\
- \(n = 4\), \(a_2 = 13\), \(a_4 = 3\).\
- Let \(d\) be the common difference.\
- From \(a_4 = a_1 + 3d\) and \(a_2 = a_1 + d\):\
\( (a_1+3d) - (a_1+d) = 3-13 \Rightarrow 2d = -10 \Rightarrow d = -5\).\
- \(a_1 = a_2 - d = 13 - (-5) = 18\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = 13 + (-5) = 8\).\
(iii) 5, __ , __ , 192\
- \(n = 4\), \(a_1 = 5\), \(a_4 = 192\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{192-5}{3} = \dfrac{187}{3}\).\
- \(a_2 = a_1 + d = 5 + \dfrac{187}{3} = \dfrac{202}{3}\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = \dfrac{202}{3} + \dfrac{187}{3} = \dfrac{389}{3}\).\
(iv) –4, __ , __ , __ , __ , 6\
- \(n = 6\), \(a_1 = -4\), \(a_6 = 6\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{6-(-4)}{5} = \dfrac{10}{5} = 2\).\
- Successive terms: \(a_2 = -4+2 = -2\), \(a_3 = 0\), \(a_4 = 2\), \(a_5 = 4\).\
(v) __ , 38, __ , __ , __ , –22\
- \(n = 6\), \(a_2 = 38\), \(a_6 = -22\).\
- Let \(d\) be the common difference.\
- From \(a_6 = a_1 + 5d\) and \(a_2 = a_1 + d\):\
\((a_1+5d) - (a_1+d) = -22 - 38 \Rightarrow 4d = -60 \Rightarrow d = -15\).\
- \(a_1 = a_2 - d = 38 - (-15) = 53\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = 38 - 15 = 23\).\
- \(a_4 = a_3 + d = 23 - 15 = 8\).\
- \(a_5 = a_4 + d = 8 - 15 = -7\).
2. Compute the common difference \(d\) using\
$$d = \frac{\text{last term} - \text{first term}}{n-1}.$$\
3. Use the formula\
$$a_k = a_1 + (k-1)d$$\
to find each missing term.\
(i) 2, __ , 26\
- Here \(n = 3\), \(a_1 = 2\), \(a_3 = 26\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{26-2}{2} = 12\).\
- Missing term \(a_2 = a_1 + d = 2 + 12 = 14\).\
(ii) __ , 13, __ , 3\
- \(n = 4\), \(a_2 = 13\), \(a_4 = 3\).\
- Let \(d\) be the common difference.\
- From \(a_4 = a_1 + 3d\) and \(a_2 = a_1 + d\):\
\( (a_1+3d) - (a_1+d) = 3-13 \Rightarrow 2d = -10 \Rightarrow d = -5\).\
- \(a_1 = a_2 - d = 13 - (-5) = 18\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = 13 + (-5) = 8\).\
(iii) 5, __ , __ , 192\
- \(n = 4\), \(a_1 = 5\), \(a_4 = 192\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{192-5}{3} = \dfrac{187}{3}\).\
- \(a_2 = a_1 + d = 5 + \dfrac{187}{3} = \dfrac{202}{3}\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = \dfrac{202}{3} + \dfrac{187}{3} = \dfrac{389}{3}\).\
(iv) –4, __ , __ , __ , __ , 6\
- \(n = 6\), \(a_1 = -4\), \(a_6 = 6\).\
- \(d = \dfrac{6-(-4)}{5} = \dfrac{10}{5} = 2\).\
- Successive terms: \(a_2 = -4+2 = -2\), \(a_3 = 0\), \(a_4 = 2\), \(a_5 = 4\).\
(v) __ , 38, __ , __ , __ , –22\
- \(n = 6\), \(a_2 = 38\), \(a_6 = -22\).\
- Let \(d\) be the common difference.\
- From \(a_6 = a_1 + 5d\) and \(a_2 = a_1 + d\):\
\((a_1+5d) - (a_1+d) = -22 - 38 \Rightarrow 4d = -60 \Rightarrow d = -15\).\
- \(a_1 = a_2 - d = 38 - (-15) = 53\).\
- \(a_3 = a_2 + d = 38 - 15 = 23\).\
- \(a_4 = a_3 + d = 23 - 15 = 8\).\
- \(a_5 = a_4 + d = 8 - 15 = -7\).
Question 4
Hint available
Which term of the AP : 3, 8, 13, 18, . . . ,is 78?
Key Idea
Use the nth term formula of an arithmetic progression: \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\), where \(a\) is the first term and \(d\) is the common difference.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the first term and common difference of the given AP.
- First term \(a = 3\).
- Common difference \(d = 8-3 = 5\).
2. Write the nth term formula for the AP:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Substitute \(a = 3\), \(d = 5\) and \(a_n = 78\) into the formula:
$$78 = 3 + (n-1)\times 5$$
4. Solve for \(n\):
\[78 - 3 = (n-1)\times 5\]
\[75 = 5(n-1)\]
\[n-1 = \frac{75}{5} = 15\]
\[n = 15 + 1 = 16\]
5. Hence, the number 78 occurs at the 16th position in the given AP.
- First term \(a = 3\).
- Common difference \(d = 8-3 = 5\).
2. Write the nth term formula for the AP:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Substitute \(a = 3\), \(d = 5\) and \(a_n = 78\) into the formula:
$$78 = 3 + (n-1)\times 5$$
4. Solve for \(n\):
\[78 - 3 = (n-1)\times 5\]
\[75 = 5(n-1)\]
\[n-1 = \frac{75}{5} = 15\]
\[n = 15 + 1 = 16\]
5. Hence, the number 78 occurs at the 16th position in the given AP.
Question 5
Hint available
Find the number of terms in each of the following APs : (i) 7, 13, 19, . . . , 205 (ii) 18, 1 15 2 , 13, . . . , – 47
Key Idea
For an arithmetic progression (AP) with first term \(a\), common difference \(d\) and last term \(l\), the number of terms \(n\) is given by the formula \[ n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 \] provided \(d
eq 0\). The common difference is obtained from any two successive terms: \(d = a_{2} - a_{1}\).
eq 0\). The common difference is obtained from any two successive terms: \(d = a_{2} - a_{1}\).
Step-by-Step Solution
### (i) \(7,\;13,\;19,\;\dotsc,\;205\)
1. Identify the first term \(a\) and the common difference \(d\).
- \(a = 7\)
- \(d = 13 - 7 = 6\)
2. Use the formula for the number of terms:
\[ n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 \]
where \(l = 205\).
3. Substitute the values:
\[ n = \frac{205 - 7}{6} + 1 = \frac{198}{6} + 1 = 33 + 1 = 34 \]
4. Hence, the AP contains 34 terms.
### (ii) \(18,\;\frac{15}{2},\;13,\;\dotsc,\;-47\)
1. First term \(a = 18\).
2. The common difference \(d\) can be obtained from the first and third terms (since the second term given is ambiguous, we use the first and third terms which are definitely part of the AP):
\[ d = \frac{13 - 18}{2} = -\frac{5}{2} \]
3. Apply the formula for the number of terms with \(l = -47\):
\[ n = \frac{-47 - 18}{-\frac{5}{2}} + 1 \]
4. Simplify the numerator:
\[ -47 - 18 = -65 \]
5. Divide by \(-\frac{5}{2}\):
\[ \frac{-65}{-\frac{5}{2}} = -65 \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) = \frac{130}{5} = 26 \]
6. Add 1:
\[ n = 26 + 1 = 27 \]
7. Therefore, the AP contains 27 terms.
Note: The second AP in the question has a typographical inconsistency in the second term. Using the first and third terms (which are clearly part of the progression) yields a consistent common difference and the above result.
1. Identify the first term \(a\) and the common difference \(d\).
- \(a = 7\)
- \(d = 13 - 7 = 6\)
2. Use the formula for the number of terms:
\[ n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 \]
where \(l = 205\).
3. Substitute the values:
\[ n = \frac{205 - 7}{6} + 1 = \frac{198}{6} + 1 = 33 + 1 = 34 \]
4. Hence, the AP contains 34 terms.
### (ii) \(18,\;\frac{15}{2},\;13,\;\dotsc,\;-47\)
1. First term \(a = 18\).
2. The common difference \(d\) can be obtained from the first and third terms (since the second term given is ambiguous, we use the first and third terms which are definitely part of the AP):
\[ d = \frac{13 - 18}{2} = -\frac{5}{2} \]
3. Apply the formula for the number of terms with \(l = -47\):
\[ n = \frac{-47 - 18}{-\frac{5}{2}} + 1 \]
4. Simplify the numerator:
\[ -47 - 18 = -65 \]
5. Divide by \(-\frac{5}{2}\):
\[ \frac{-65}{-\frac{5}{2}} = -65 \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) = \frac{130}{5} = 26 \]
6. Add 1:
\[ n = 26 + 1 = 27 \]
7. Therefore, the AP contains 27 terms.
Note: The second AP in the question has a typographical inconsistency in the second term. Using the first and third terms (which are clearly part of the progression) yields a consistent common difference and the above result.
Question 6
Hint available
Check whether – 150 is a term of the AP : 11, 8, 5, 2 . . .
Key Idea
Use the nth‑term formula of an arithmetic progression, $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, and verify whether the required number can be obtained for a positive integer value of $n$.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the first term and common difference of the given AP.
\[ a = 11, \quad d = 8-11 = -3 \]
2. Write the general (nth) term of the AP.
\[ a_n = a + (n-1)d = 11 + (n-1)(-3) = 11 - 3(n-1) = 14 - 3n \]
3. Set $a_n$ equal to the required term $-150$ and solve for $n$.
\[ -150 = 14 - 3n \]
\[ -150 - 14 = -3n \]
\[ -164 = -3n \]
\[ n = \frac{164}{3} \]
4. Since $n = \frac{164}{3} \approx 54.67$ is not a positive integer, the required term cannot be obtained from the AP.
5. Conclude that $-150$ is not a term of the given AP.
\[ a = 11, \quad d = 8-11 = -3 \]
2. Write the general (nth) term of the AP.
\[ a_n = a + (n-1)d = 11 + (n-1)(-3) = 11 - 3(n-1) = 14 - 3n \]
3. Set $a_n$ equal to the required term $-150$ and solve for $n$.
\[ -150 = 14 - 3n \]
\[ -150 - 14 = -3n \]
\[ -164 = -3n \]
\[ n = \frac{164}{3} \]
4. Since $n = \frac{164}{3} \approx 54.67$ is not a positive integer, the required term cannot be obtained from the AP.
5. Conclude that $-150$ is not a term of the given AP.
Question 7
Hint available
Find the 31st term of an AP whose 11th term is 38 and the 16th term is 73.
Key Idea
Use the formula for the $n^{\text{th}}$ term of an arithmetic progression, $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, to set up two linear equations and solve for the first term $a$ and common difference $d$. Then substitute $n = 31$ to obtain the required term.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let $a$ be the first term and $d$ the common difference of the AP.\
2. Using the $n^{\text{th}}$ term formula $a_n = a + (n-1)d$:
$$\begin{aligned}
a_{11} &= a + 10d = 38 \quad\text{(i)}\\
a_{16} &= a + 15d = 73 \quad\text{(ii)}\end{aligned}$$
3. Subtract equation (i) from equation (ii) to eliminate $a$:
$$\begin{aligned}(a + 15d) - (a + 10d) &= 73 - 38 \\
5d &= 35 \\
\Rightarrow \; d &= \frac{35}{5} = 7\end{aligned}$$
4. Substitute $d = 7$ back into equation (i) to find $a$:
$$\begin{aligned}a + 10(7) &= 38 \\
a + 70 &= 38 \\
\Rightarrow \; a &= 38 - 70 = -32\end{aligned}$$
5. Now find the 31st term $a_{31}$:
$$\begin{aligned}a_{31} &= a + (31-1)d \\
&= -32 + 30 \times 7 \\
&= -32 + 210 \\
&= 178\end{aligned}$$
6. Hence, the 31st term of the given AP is 178.
2. Using the $n^{\text{th}}$ term formula $a_n = a + (n-1)d$:
$$\begin{aligned}
a_{11} &= a + 10d = 38 \quad\text{(i)}\\
a_{16} &= a + 15d = 73 \quad\text{(ii)}\end{aligned}$$
3. Subtract equation (i) from equation (ii) to eliminate $a$:
$$\begin{aligned}(a + 15d) - (a + 10d) &= 73 - 38 \\
5d &= 35 \\
\Rightarrow \; d &= \frac{35}{5} = 7\end{aligned}$$
4. Substitute $d = 7$ back into equation (i) to find $a$:
$$\begin{aligned}a + 10(7) &= 38 \\
a + 70 &= 38 \\
\Rightarrow \; a &= 38 - 70 = -32\end{aligned}$$
5. Now find the 31st term $a_{31}$:
$$\begin{aligned}a_{31} &= a + (31-1)d \\
&= -32 + 30 \times 7 \\
&= -32 + 210 \\
&= 178\end{aligned}$$
6. Hence, the 31st term of the given AP is 178.
Question 8
Hint available
An AP consists of 50 terms of which 3rd term is 12 and the last term is 106. Find the 29th term.
Key Idea
Use the nth term formula of an arithmetic progression, $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, to determine the first term $a$ and common difference $d$ from the given terms, then compute the required term.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let the first term be $a$ and the common difference be $d$.
2. Given:
- 3rd term $a_3 = 12$ \[ $a_3 = a + 2d = 12$ \]
- Last term (50th term) $a_{50} = 106$ \[ $a_{50} = a + 49d = 106$ \]
3. Express $a$ from the first condition:
$$a = 12 - 2d$$
4. Substitute $a$ into the second condition:
$$ (12 - 2d) + 49d = 106$$
$$ 12 + 47d = 106$$
$$ 47d = 94$$
$$ d = \frac{94}{47} = 2$$
5. Find the first term $a$:
$$ a = 12 - 2d = 12 - 2\times 2 = 12 - 4 = 8$$
6. Find the 29th term using $a_{29} = a + 28d$:
$$ a_{29} = 8 + 28\times 2 = 8 + 56 = 64$$
7. Result: The 29th term of the AP is $64$.
2. Given:
- 3rd term $a_3 = 12$ \[ $a_3 = a + 2d = 12$ \]
- Last term (50th term) $a_{50} = 106$ \[ $a_{50} = a + 49d = 106$ \]
3. Express $a$ from the first condition:
$$a = 12 - 2d$$
4. Substitute $a$ into the second condition:
$$ (12 - 2d) + 49d = 106$$
$$ 12 + 47d = 106$$
$$ 47d = 94$$
$$ d = \frac{94}{47} = 2$$
5. Find the first term $a$:
$$ a = 12 - 2d = 12 - 2\times 2 = 12 - 4 = 8$$
6. Find the 29th term using $a_{29} = a + 28d$:
$$ a_{29} = 8 + 28\times 2 = 8 + 56 = 64$$
7. Result: The 29th term of the AP is $64$.
Question 9
Hint available
If the 3rd and the 9th terms of an AP are 4 and – 8 respectively, which term of this AP is zero?
Key Idea
Use the nth term formula of an arithmetic progression, $T_n = a + (n-1)d$, to set up two linear equations from the given terms, solve for the first term $a$ and common difference $d$, and then find $n$ such that $T_n = 0$.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let the first term be $a$ and the common difference be $d$.
2. Using the formula $T_n = a + (n-1)d$:
- For the 3rd term: $T_3 = a + 2d = 4$ … (i)
- For the 9th term: $T_9 = a + 8d = -8$ … (ii)
3. Subtract (i) from (ii):
$$ (a+8d) - (a+2d) = -8 - 4 \[4pt] 6d = -12 \[4pt] d = -2 $$
4. Substitute $d = -2$ into (i):
$$ a + 2(-2) = 4 \[4pt] a - 4 = 4 \[4pt] a = 8 $$
5. The AP is therefore $a = 8$, $d = -2$.
6. To find the term which is zero, set $T_n = 0$:
$$ a + (n-1)d = 0 \[4pt] 8 + (n-1)(-2) = 0 \[4pt] 8 - 2(n-1) = 0 \[4pt] 2(n-1) = 8 \[4pt] n-1 = 4 \[4pt] n = 5 $$
7. Hence the 5th term of the AP is zero.
2. Using the formula $T_n = a + (n-1)d$:
- For the 3rd term: $T_3 = a + 2d = 4$ … (i)
- For the 9th term: $T_9 = a + 8d = -8$ … (ii)
3. Subtract (i) from (ii):
$$ (a+8d) - (a+2d) = -8 - 4 \[4pt] 6d = -12 \[4pt] d = -2 $$
4. Substitute $d = -2$ into (i):
$$ a + 2(-2) = 4 \[4pt] a - 4 = 4 \[4pt] a = 8 $$
5. The AP is therefore $a = 8$, $d = -2$.
6. To find the term which is zero, set $T_n = 0$:
$$ a + (n-1)d = 0 \[4pt] 8 + (n-1)(-2) = 0 \[4pt] 8 - 2(n-1) = 0 \[4pt] 2(n-1) = 8 \[4pt] n-1 = 4 \[4pt] n = 5 $$
7. Hence the 5th term of the AP is zero.
Question 10
Hint available
The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. Find the common difference.
Key Idea
Use the formula for the $n^{\text{th}}$ term of an arithmetic progression: $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference. The difference between two terms of the same AP is the difference of their indices multiplied by $d$.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let $a$ be the first term and $d$ be the common difference of the AP.
2. Write the expressions for the 17th and 10th terms using the $n^{\text{th}}$ term formula:
$$a_{17} = a + (17-1)d = a + 16d,$$
$$a_{10} = a + (10-1)d = a + 9d.$$
3. According to the question, the 17th term exceeds the 10th term by 7:
$$a_{17} - a_{10} = 7.$$
4. Substitute the expressions from step 2:
$$(a + 16d) - (a + 9d) = 7.$$
5. Simplify the left‑hand side:
$$a + 16d - a - 9d = 7 \[2mm] 7d = 7.$$
6. Solve for $d$:
$$d = \frac{7}{7} = 1.$$
7. Hence, the common difference of the AP is $\boxed{1}$.
2. Write the expressions for the 17th and 10th terms using the $n^{\text{th}}$ term formula:
$$a_{17} = a + (17-1)d = a + 16d,$$
$$a_{10} = a + (10-1)d = a + 9d.$$
3. According to the question, the 17th term exceeds the 10th term by 7:
$$a_{17} - a_{10} = 7.$$
4. Substitute the expressions from step 2:
$$(a + 16d) - (a + 9d) = 7.$$
5. Simplify the left‑hand side:
$$a + 16d - a - 9d = 7 \[2mm] 7d = 7.$$
6. Solve for $d$:
$$d = \frac{7}{7} = 1.$$
7. Hence, the common difference of the AP is $\boxed{1}$.
Question 11
Hint available
Which term of the AP : 3, 15, 27, 39, . . . will be 132 more than its 54th term?
Key Idea
Use the nth term formula of an arithmetic progression, $T_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference. Equate the required term to the 54th term plus 132 and solve for $n$.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the first term and common difference:
\[ a = 3, \quad d = 15-3 = 12. \]
2. Write the general term of the AP:
\[ T_n = a + (n-1)d = 3 + (n-1)\times12 = 12n - 9. \]
3. Find the 54th term using the formula:
\[ T_{54} = 12\times54 - 9 = 648 - 9 = 639. \]
4. According to the problem, the required term $T_n$ satisfies:
\[ T_n = T_{54} + 132. \]
Substitute $T_{54}=639$:
\[ T_n = 639 + 132 = 771. \]
5. Set the general expression equal to 771 and solve for $n$:
\[ 12n - 9 = 771 \]
\[ 12n = 771 + 9 = 780 \]
\[ n = \frac{780}{12} = 65. \]
6. Hence the 65th term of the given AP is 132 more than its 54th term.
Answer: The 65th term.
\[ a = 3, \quad d = 15-3 = 12. \]
2. Write the general term of the AP:
\[ T_n = a + (n-1)d = 3 + (n-1)\times12 = 12n - 9. \]
3. Find the 54th term using the formula:
\[ T_{54} = 12\times54 - 9 = 648 - 9 = 639. \]
4. According to the problem, the required term $T_n$ satisfies:
\[ T_n = T_{54} + 132. \]
Substitute $T_{54}=639$:
\[ T_n = 639 + 132 = 771. \]
5. Set the general expression equal to 771 and solve for $n$:
\[ 12n - 9 = 771 \]
\[ 12n = 771 + 9 = 780 \]
\[ n = \frac{780}{12} = 65. \]
6. Hence the 65th term of the given AP is 132 more than its 54th term.
Answer: The 65th term.
Question 12
Hint available
Two APs have the same common difference. The difference between their 100th terms is 100, what is the difference between their 1000th terms?
Key Idea
For two arithmetic progressions with the same common difference \(d\), the difference between their \(n^{th}\) terms is independent of \(n\) and equals the difference between their first terms: \(T_{n}^{(1)}-T_{n}^{(2)} = a_1-a_2\).
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let the first AP be \(a_1, a_1+d, a_1+2d,\dots\) and the second AP be \(a_2, a_2+d, a_2+2d,\dots\).\
2. General term of an AP: \(T_n = a + (n-1)d\).\
3. 100th term of the first AP: \(T_{100}^{(1)} = a_1 + 99d\).\
100th term of the second AP: \(T_{100}^{(2)} = a_2 + 99d\).\
4. Given \(T_{100}^{(1)} - T_{100}^{(2)} = 100\):\
\[ (a_1 + 99d) - (a_2 + 99d) = a_1 - a_2 = 100. \]
Hence, \(a_1 - a_2 = 100\).\
5. 1000th term of the first AP: \(T_{1000}^{(1)} = a_1 + 999d\).\
1000th term of the second AP: \(T_{1000}^{(2)} = a_2 + 999d\).\
6. Difference between the 1000th terms:\
\[ T_{1000}^{(1)} - T_{1000}^{(2)} = (a_1 + 999d) - (a_2 + 999d) = a_1 - a_2. \]
Using the result from step 4, \(a_1 - a_2 = 100\).\
7. Therefore, the difference between the 1000th terms is also \(100\).
2. General term of an AP: \(T_n = a + (n-1)d\).\
3. 100th term of the first AP: \(T_{100}^{(1)} = a_1 + 99d\).\
100th term of the second AP: \(T_{100}^{(2)} = a_2 + 99d\).\
4. Given \(T_{100}^{(1)} - T_{100}^{(2)} = 100\):\
\[ (a_1 + 99d) - (a_2 + 99d) = a_1 - a_2 = 100. \]
Hence, \(a_1 - a_2 = 100\).\
5. 1000th term of the first AP: \(T_{1000}^{(1)} = a_1 + 999d\).\
1000th term of the second AP: \(T_{1000}^{(2)} = a_2 + 999d\).\
6. Difference between the 1000th terms:\
\[ T_{1000}^{(1)} - T_{1000}^{(2)} = (a_1 + 999d) - (a_2 + 999d) = a_1 - a_2. \]
Using the result from step 4, \(a_1 - a_2 = 100\).\
7. Therefore, the difference between the 1000th terms is also \(100\).
Question 13
Hint available
How many three-digit numbers are divisible by 7?
Key Idea
The three‑digit numbers divisible by 7 form an arithmetic progression (AP) with common difference 7. By finding the first and last terms of this AP and using the formula \(n = \frac{l-a}{d}+1\), we can count the total number of such numbers.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the smallest three‑digit multiple of 7\
\(100 \div 7 = 14\) remainder 2, so the next multiple is \(7\times 15 = 105\).\
Hence, the first term \(a = 105\).
2. Identify the largest three‑digit multiple of 7\
\(999 \div 7 = 142\) remainder 5, so the greatest multiple not exceeding 999 is \(7\times 142 = 994\).\
Hence, the last term \(l = 994\).
3. Common difference\
Since we are dealing with consecutive multiples of 7, the common difference \(d = 7\).
4. Number of terms in the AP\
Use the formula for the number of terms of an AP:
$$n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1$$
Substituting the values:
$$n = \frac{994 - 105}{7} + 1 = \frac{889}{7} + 1 = 127 + 1 = 128$$
5. Conclusion\
Therefore, there are \(128\) three‑digit numbers that are divisible by 7.
\(100 \div 7 = 14\) remainder 2, so the next multiple is \(7\times 15 = 105\).\
Hence, the first term \(a = 105\).
2. Identify the largest three‑digit multiple of 7\
\(999 \div 7 = 142\) remainder 5, so the greatest multiple not exceeding 999 is \(7\times 142 = 994\).\
Hence, the last term \(l = 994\).
3. Common difference\
Since we are dealing with consecutive multiples of 7, the common difference \(d = 7\).
4. Number of terms in the AP\
Use the formula for the number of terms of an AP:
$$n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1$$
Substituting the values:
$$n = \frac{994 - 105}{7} + 1 = \frac{889}{7} + 1 = 127 + 1 = 128$$
5. Conclusion\
Therefore, there are \(128\) three‑digit numbers that are divisible by 7.
Question 14
Hint available
How many multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250?
Key Idea
Multiples of a number form an arithmetic progression (AP) with common difference equal to that number. Use the AP formula for the number of terms: \( n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 \), where \(a\) is the first term, \(l\) the last term and \(d\) the common difference.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the AP formed by multiples of 4: \(4, 8, 12, 16, \dots\) with common difference \(d = 4\).
2. Find the smallest multiple of 4 greater than 10. Since \(4 \times 2 = 8 < 10\) and \(4 \times 3 = 12 > 10\), the first term \(a = 12\).
3. Find the largest multiple of 4 less than 250. Since \(4 \times 62 = 248 < 250\) and \(4 \times 63 = 252 > 250\), the last term \(l = 248\).
4. Use the formula for the number of terms in an AP:
$$ n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 $$
Substituting the values:
$$ n = \frac{248 - 12}{4} + 1 = \frac{236}{4} + 1 = 59 + 1 = 60 $$
5. Hence, there are 60 multiples of 4 lying between 10 and 250.
2. Find the smallest multiple of 4 greater than 10. Since \(4 \times 2 = 8 < 10\) and \(4 \times 3 = 12 > 10\), the first term \(a = 12\).
3. Find the largest multiple of 4 less than 250. Since \(4 \times 62 = 248 < 250\) and \(4 \times 63 = 252 > 250\), the last term \(l = 248\).
4. Use the formula for the number of terms in an AP:
$$ n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 $$
Substituting the values:
$$ n = \frac{248 - 12}{4} + 1 = \frac{236}{4} + 1 = 59 + 1 = 60 $$
5. Hence, there are 60 multiples of 4 lying between 10 and 250.
Question 15
Hint available
For what value of n, are the nth terms of two APs: 63, 65, 67, . . . and 3, 10, 17, . . . equal?
Key Idea
Use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic progression, $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference. Equate the nth terms of the two given APs and solve for $n$.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the first term and common difference of each AP.
- First AP: $a_1 = 63$, $d_1 = 65-63 = 2$.
- Second AP: $a_2 = 3$, $d_2 = 10-3 = 7$.
2. Write the expression for the nth term of each AP using $a_n = a + (n-1)d$.
- For the first AP: $$a_n = 63 + (n-1) \times 2 = 2n + 61.$$
- For the second AP: $$b_n = 3 + (n-1) \times 7 = 7n - 4.$$
3. Set the two nth terms equal because we are asked when they are the same.
$$2n + 61 = 7n - 4.$$
4. Solve the linear equation for $n$.
\[\begin{aligned}
2n + 61 &= 7n - 4 \\
61 + 4 &= 7n - 2n \\
65 &= 5n \\
n &= \frac{65}{5} = 13.
\end{aligned}\]
5. Verify by substituting $n = 13$ back into both nth‑term formulas.
- First AP: $a_{13} = 2(13) + 61 = 87$.
- Second AP: $b_{13} = 7(13) - 4 = 87$.
Both give the same value, confirming the solution.
- First AP: $a_1 = 63$, $d_1 = 65-63 = 2$.
- Second AP: $a_2 = 3$, $d_2 = 10-3 = 7$.
2. Write the expression for the nth term of each AP using $a_n = a + (n-1)d$.
- For the first AP: $$a_n = 63 + (n-1) \times 2 = 2n + 61.$$
- For the second AP: $$b_n = 3 + (n-1) \times 7 = 7n - 4.$$
3. Set the two nth terms equal because we are asked when they are the same.
$$2n + 61 = 7n - 4.$$
4. Solve the linear equation for $n$.
\[\begin{aligned}
2n + 61 &= 7n - 4 \\
61 + 4 &= 7n - 2n \\
65 &= 5n \\
n &= \frac{65}{5} = 13.
\end{aligned}\]
5. Verify by substituting $n = 13$ back into both nth‑term formulas.
- First AP: $a_{13} = 2(13) + 61 = 87$.
- Second AP: $b_{13} = 7(13) - 4 = 87$.
Both give the same value, confirming the solution.
Question 16
Hint available
Determine the AP whose third term is 16 and the 7th term exceeds the 5th term by 12. 63
Key Idea
Use the general term of an A.P., $T_n = a + (n-1)d$, to translate the given conditions into algebraic equations and solve for the first term $a$ and common difference $d$.
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the first term of the A.P. be $a$ and the common difference be $d$.
1. Third term condition
\[ T_3 = a + 2d = 16 \]
This gives the first equation:
\[ a + 2d = 16 \] (Equation 1)
2. Difference between 7th and 5th terms
\[ T_7 - T_5 = (a + 6d) - (a + 4d) = 2d = 12 \]
Hence,
\[ 2d = 12 \]
\[ d = 6 \] (Equation 2)
3. Find the first term
Substitute $d = 6$ into Equation 1:
\[ a + 2(6) = 16 \]
\[ a + 12 = 16 \]
\[ a = 4 \]
4. Write the required A.P.
The A.P. is:
\[ \{a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, \dots\} = \{4, 4+6, 4+2\times6, 4+3\times6, \dots\} = \{4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40, \dots\} \]
5. Verification
- Third term $= 4 + 2\times6 = 16$ (as given).
- 7th term $= 4 + 6\times6 = 40$, 5th term $= 4 + 4\times6 = 28$.
- Difference $= 40 - 28 = 12$, satisfying the second condition.
Thus the required A.P. has first term $a = 4$ and common difference $d = 6$.
1. Third term condition
\[ T_3 = a + 2d = 16 \]
This gives the first equation:
\[ a + 2d = 16 \] (Equation 1)
2. Difference between 7th and 5th terms
\[ T_7 - T_5 = (a + 6d) - (a + 4d) = 2d = 12 \]
Hence,
\[ 2d = 12 \]
\[ d = 6 \] (Equation 2)
3. Find the first term
Substitute $d = 6$ into Equation 1:
\[ a + 2(6) = 16 \]
\[ a + 12 = 16 \]
\[ a = 4 \]
4. Write the required A.P.
The A.P. is:
\[ \{a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, \dots\} = \{4, 4+6, 4+2\times6, 4+3\times6, \dots\} = \{4, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34, 40, \dots\} \]
5. Verification
- Third term $= 4 + 2\times6 = 16$ (as given).
- 7th term $= 4 + 6\times6 = 40$, 5th term $= 4 + 4\times6 = 28$.
- Difference $= 40 - 28 = 12$, satisfying the second condition.
Thus the required A.P. has first term $a = 4$ and common difference $d = 6$.
Question 17
Hint available
Find the 20th term from the last term of the AP : 3, 8, 13, . . ., 253.
Key Idea
Use the nth‑term formula of an AP, \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\), to first determine the total number of terms. Then locate the required term by counting backwards from the last term.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the first term \(a\) and common difference \(d\):
\[ a = 3, \quad d = 8-3 = 5. \]
2. Let the total number of terms be \(n\). The last term given is \(a_n = 253\). Use the nth‑term formula:
\[ a_n = a + (n-1)d \]
\[ 253 = 3 + (n-1)\times5 \]
\[ (n-1)\times5 = 250 \]
\[ n-1 = 50 \]
\[ n = 51. \]
Hence the AP contains 51 terms.
3. "20th term from the last term" means we count the last term as the 1st term from the end. Therefore the required term is the \( (n-20+1)^{\text{th}} \) term:
\[ \text{Position} = 51 - (20-1) = 32. \]
4. Find the 32nd term using the nth‑term formula:
\[ a_{32} = a + (32-1)d \]
\[ a_{32} = 3 + 31\times5 \]
\[ a_{32} = 3 + 155 = 158. \]
5. Hence the 20th term from the last term of the given AP is 158.
\[ a = 3, \quad d = 8-3 = 5. \]
2. Let the total number of terms be \(n\). The last term given is \(a_n = 253\). Use the nth‑term formula:
\[ a_n = a + (n-1)d \]
\[ 253 = 3 + (n-1)\times5 \]
\[ (n-1)\times5 = 250 \]
\[ n-1 = 50 \]
\[ n = 51. \]
Hence the AP contains 51 terms.
3. "20th term from the last term" means we count the last term as the 1st term from the end. Therefore the required term is the \( (n-20+1)^{\text{th}} \) term:
\[ \text{Position} = 51 - (20-1) = 32. \]
4. Find the 32nd term using the nth‑term formula:
\[ a_{32} = a + (32-1)d \]
\[ a_{32} = 3 + 31\times5 \]
\[ a_{32} = 3 + 155 = 158. \]
5. Hence the 20th term from the last term of the given AP is 158.
Question 18
Hint available
The sum of the 4th and 8th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of the 6th and 10th terms is
Key Idea
Use the general term of an arithmetic progression $t_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ the common difference. Form equations from the given sums and solve for the required sum.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Write the required terms
\[
t_4 = a + 3d, \quad t_8 = a + 7d,\quad t_6 = a + 5d, \quad t_{10}= a + 9d.
\]
2. Use the given information
\[
t_4 + t_8 = (a+3d) + (a+7d) = 2a + 10d = 24. \tag{1}
\]
From (1) we obtain
\[
a + 5d = 12. \tag{2}
\]
(Equation (2) is obtained by dividing (1) by 2.)
3. Express the required sum
\[
t_6 + t_{10} = (a+5d) + (a+9d) = 2a + 14d. \tag{3}
\]
4. Replace $2a$ using (1)
From (1), $2a = 24 - 10d$. Substituting in (3):
\[
t_6 + t_{10} = (24 - 10d) + 14d = 24 + 4d. \tag{4}
\]
5. Conclusion
The sum of the 6th and 10th terms cannot be fixed to a single numeric value unless the common difference $d$ is known. It is given by the expression
\[
\boxed{\;t_6 + t_{10} = 24 + 4d\;}.\]
If additional information (for example, the value of $d$) were supplied, the numerical value could be obtained.
6. Remark (useful for exam)
In many CBSE problems the extra condition is provided (e.g., the sum of the 6th and 10th terms is 28). In that case one would set $24+4d = 28$ to find $d = 1$, and then $a = 12 - 5d = 7$.
However, with the data given in the present statement, the answer remains the expression $24+4d$.
\[
t_4 = a + 3d, \quad t_8 = a + 7d,\quad t_6 = a + 5d, \quad t_{10}= a + 9d.
\]
2. Use the given information
\[
t_4 + t_8 = (a+3d) + (a+7d) = 2a + 10d = 24. \tag{1}
\]
From (1) we obtain
\[
a + 5d = 12. \tag{2}
\]
(Equation (2) is obtained by dividing (1) by 2.)
3. Express the required sum
\[
t_6 + t_{10} = (a+5d) + (a+9d) = 2a + 14d. \tag{3}
\]
4. Replace $2a$ using (1)
From (1), $2a = 24 - 10d$. Substituting in (3):
\[
t_6 + t_{10} = (24 - 10d) + 14d = 24 + 4d. \tag{4}
\]
5. Conclusion
The sum of the 6th and 10th terms cannot be fixed to a single numeric value unless the common difference $d$ is known. It is given by the expression
\[
\boxed{\;t_6 + t_{10} = 24 + 4d\;}.\]
If additional information (for example, the value of $d$) were supplied, the numerical value could be obtained.
6. Remark (useful for exam)
In many CBSE problems the extra condition is provided (e.g., the sum of the 6th and 10th terms is 28). In that case one would set $24+4d = 28$ to find $d = 1$, and then $a = 12 - 5d = 7$.
However, with the data given in the present statement, the answer remains the expression $24+4d$.
Question 19
Hint available
Subba Rao started work in 1995 at an annual salary of ` 5000 and received an increment of ` 200 each year. In which year did his income reach ` 7000?
Key Idea
The annual salaries form an arithmetic progression (AP) with first term $a = 5000$ and common difference $d = 200$. Use the $n^{\text{th}}$ term formula $a_n = a + (n-1)d$ to find the term that equals $7000$, then convert the term number to the corresponding year.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the AP:
- First term (salary in 1995): $a = 5000$.
- Common difference (annual increment): $d = 200$.
2. Let $a_n$ be the salary in the $n^{\text{th}}$ year after 1995. The $n^{\text{th}}$ term of an AP is given by:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Set $a_n = 7000$ and solve for $n$:
$$7000 = 5000 + (n-1)\times 200$$
$$7000 - 5000 = (n-1)\times 200$$
$$2000 = 200\,(n-1)$$
$$n-1 = \frac{2000}{200} = 10$$
$$n = 10 + 1 = 11$$
4. The first term corresponds to the year 1995, so the $n^{\text{th}}$ term corresponds to the year:
$$\text{Year} = 1995 + (n-1) = 1995 + 10 = 2005$$
5. Hence, Subba Rao's salary becomes `7000` in the year 2005.
- First term (salary in 1995): $a = 5000$.
- Common difference (annual increment): $d = 200$.
2. Let $a_n$ be the salary in the $n^{\text{th}}$ year after 1995. The $n^{\text{th}}$ term of an AP is given by:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Set $a_n = 7000$ and solve for $n$:
$$7000 = 5000 + (n-1)\times 200$$
$$7000 - 5000 = (n-1)\times 200$$
$$2000 = 200\,(n-1)$$
$$n-1 = \frac{2000}{200} = 10$$
$$n = 10 + 1 = 11$$
4. The first term corresponds to the year 1995, so the $n^{\text{th}}$ term corresponds to the year:
$$\text{Year} = 1995 + (n-1) = 1995 + 10 = 2005$$
5. Hence, Subba Rao's salary becomes `7000` in the year 2005.
Question 20
Hint available
Ramkali saved ` 5 in the first week of a year and then increased her weekly savings by ` 1.75. If in the nth week, her weekly savings become ` 20.75, find n.
Key Idea
Use the nth term formula of an arithmetic progression: \(a_n = a + (n-1)d\), where \(a\) is the first term and \(d\) is the common difference.
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Identify the given data:
- First week saving (first term) \(a = \text{` }5\).
- Weekly increase (common difference) \(d = \text{` }1.75\).
- Saving in the \(n\)th week (nth term) \(a_n = \text{` }20.75\).
2. Write the nth term formula for an AP:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Substitute the known values:
$$20.75 = 5 + (n-1)\times 1.75$$
4. Isolate \((n-1)\):
$$20.75 - 5 = (n-1)\times 1.75$$
$$15.75 = (n-1)\times 1.75$$
5. Divide both sides by \(1.75\):
$$n-1 = \frac{15.75}{1.75}$$
Since \(1.75 \times 9 = 15.75\), we get
$$n-1 = 9$$
6. Solve for \(n\):
$$n = 9 + 1 = 10$$
Therefore, Ramkali reaches a weekly saving of `20.75 in the 10th week.
- First week saving (first term) \(a = \text{` }5\).
- Weekly increase (common difference) \(d = \text{` }1.75\).
- Saving in the \(n\)th week (nth term) \(a_n = \text{` }20.75\).
2. Write the nth term formula for an AP:
$$a_n = a + (n-1)d$$
3. Substitute the known values:
$$20.75 = 5 + (n-1)\times 1.75$$
4. Isolate \((n-1)\):
$$20.75 - 5 = (n-1)\times 1.75$$
$$15.75 = (n-1)\times 1.75$$
5. Divide both sides by \(1.75\):
$$n-1 = \frac{15.75}{1.75}$$
Since \(1.75 \times 9 = 15.75\), we get
$$n-1 = 9$$
6. Solve for \(n\):
$$n = 9 + 1 = 10$$
Therefore, Ramkali reaches a weekly saving of `20.75 in the 10th week.
Question 21
Hint available
Find the first three terms of the AP.
Key Idea
Use the formula for the sum of first n terms of an AP: \(S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a+(n-1)d]\). Set up two equations using the given sums (for n = 3 and n = 6) and solve the simultaneous linear equations to obtain the first term \(a\) and common difference \(d\). The required three terms are then \(a, a+d, a+2d\).
Step-by-Step Solution
1. Let the first term be \(a\) and the common difference be \(d\).\
2. Sum of first three terms (\(S_3\)) is given as 12. Using the sum formula:
$$S_3 = \frac{3}{2}[2a+(3-1)d] = \frac{3}{2}(2a+2d) = 3(a+d) = 12$$
Hence, \(a + d = 4\).\
3. Sum of first six terms (\(S_6\)) is given as 42. Using the sum formula:
$$S_6 = \frac{6}{2}[2a+(6-1)d] = 3(2a+5d) = 42$$
Hence, \(2a + 5d = 14\).\
4. Solve the two linear equations:
\[\begin{cases} a + d = 4 \ 2a + 5d = 14 \end{cases}\]
Multiply the first equation by 2: \(2a + 2d = 8\).
Subtract from the second equation:
\( (2a+5d) - (2a+2d) = 14 - 8 \)\
\(3d = 6 \Rightarrow d = 2\).
Substitute \(d = 2\) into \(a + d = 4\): \(a + 2 = 4 \Rightarrow a = 2\).
5. The first three terms of the AP are:
\[a = 2,\quad a+d = 2+2 = 4,\quad a+2d = 2+2\times2 = 6\].
2. Sum of first three terms (\(S_3\)) is given as 12. Using the sum formula:
$$S_3 = \frac{3}{2}[2a+(3-1)d] = \frac{3}{2}(2a+2d) = 3(a+d) = 12$$
Hence, \(a + d = 4\).\
3. Sum of first six terms (\(S_6\)) is given as 42. Using the sum formula:
$$S_6 = \frac{6}{2}[2a+(6-1)d] = 3(2a+5d) = 42$$
Hence, \(2a + 5d = 14\).\
4. Solve the two linear equations:
\[\begin{cases} a + d = 4 \ 2a + 5d = 14 \end{cases}\]
Multiply the first equation by 2: \(2a + 2d = 8\).
Subtract from the second equation:
\( (2a+5d) - (2a+2d) = 14 - 8 \)\
\(3d = 6 \Rightarrow d = 2\).
Substitute \(d = 2\) into \(a + d = 4\): \(a + 2 = 4 \Rightarrow a = 2\).
5. The first three terms of the AP are:
\[a = 2,\quad a+d = 2+2 = 4,\quad a+2d = 2+2\times2 = 6\].