Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
2, 4, 6, 8, . . .
2, 4, 6, 8, . . .
Here, the first term, a1 = 2
Second term, a2 = 4
a3 = 6
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 4 – 2 = 2
Also, a3 – a2 = 6 – 4 = 2
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 2.
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
Here, the first term, a1 = 2
Second term,
Third Term, a3 = 3
Now, common difference =
Also,
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference,
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
– 10, – 6, – 2, 2, . . .
– 10, – 6, – 2,2, . . .
Here, the first term, a1 = – 10
Second term, a2 = – 6
a3 = – 2
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = – 6 – ( – 10) = – 6 + 10 = 4
Also, a3 – a2 = – 2 – ( – 6) = – 2 + 6 = 4
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 4.
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
0.3, 0.33, .0333, . . .
0.3, 0.33, 0.333,…..
Here, the first term, a1 = 0.3
Second term, a2 = 0.33
a3 = 0.333
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 0.33 – 0.3 = 0.03
Also, a3 – a2 = 0.333 – 0.33 = 0.003
Since, the common difference is not same.
Hence the terms are not in Arithmetic progression
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
0, – 4, – 8, – 12, . . .
0, – 4, – 8, – 12, . . .
Here, the first term, a1 = 0
Second term, a2 = – 4
a3 = – 8
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = – 4 – 0 = – 4
Also, a3 – a2 = – 8 – ( – 4) = – 8 + 4 = – 4
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = – 4.
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
Here, the first term,
Second term,
Now, common difference
Also,
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, .
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
3, 3 + √2, 3 + 2√2, 3 + 3√2, ….
Here, the first term, a1 = 3
Second term, a2 = 3 + √2
a3 = 3 + 2√2
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 3 + √2 – 3 = √2
Also, a3 – a2 = 3 + 2√2 –(3 + √2) = 3 + 2√2 – 3 – √2 = √2
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = √2 .
Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the common difference.
127, 132, 137, . . .
127, 132, 137, . . .
Here, the first term, a1 = 127
Second term, a2 = 132
a3 = 137
Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 132 – 127 = 5
Also, a3 – a2 = 137 – 132 = 5
Since, the common difference is same.
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 5.
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = 10, d = 5
a = 10, d = 5
Let a1 = a = 10
Since, the common difference d = 5
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus, a2 = a1 + d = 10 + 5 = 15
a3 = a2 + d = 15 + 5 = 20
a4 = a3 + d = 20 + 5 = 25
Hence, An A.P with common difference 5 is 10, 15, 20, 25,….
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = – 3, d = 0
a = – 3, d = 0
Let a1 = a = – 3
Since, the common difference d = 0
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3
a3 = a2 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3
a4 = a3 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3
Hence, An A.P with common difference 0 is – 3, – 3, – 3, – 3,….
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = – 7,
Let a1 = a = – 7
Since, the common difference
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus,
Hence, An A.P with common difference is
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = – 1.25, d = 3
a = – 1.25, d = 3
Let a1 = a = – 1.25
Since, the common difference d = 3
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 1.25 + 3 = 1.75
a3 = a2 + d = 1.75 + 3 = 4.75
a4 = a3 + d = 4.75 + 3 = 7.75
Hence, An A.P with common difference 3 is – 1.25, 1.75, 4.75, 7.75
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = 6, d = – 3
a = 6, d = – 3
Let a1 = a = 6
Since, the common difference d = – 3
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus, a2 = a1 + d = 6 + ( – 3) = 6 – 3 = 3
a3 = a2 + d = 3 + ( – 3) = 3 – 3 = 0
a4 = a3 + d = 0 + ( – 3) = – 3
Hence, An A.P with common difference – 3 is 6, 3, 0, – 3…
Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of the following.
a = – 19, d = – 4
a = – 19, d = – 4
Let a1 = a = – 19
Since, the common difference d = – 4
Using formula an + 1 = an + d
Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 19 + ( – 4) = – 19 – 4 = – 23
a3 = a2 + d = – 23 + ( – 4) = – 23 – 4 = – 27
a4 = a3 + d = – 27 + ( – 4) = – 27 – 4 = – 31
Hence, An A.P with common difference – 4 is – 19, – 23, – 27, – 31,….
Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.
5, 1, – 3, – 7, . . .
5, 1, – 3, – 7, . . .
First term a1 = 5
Second term a2 = 1
Third term a3 = – 3
We know that d = an + 1 – an
Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 1 – 5 = – 4
Hence, the common difference d = – 4 and first term is 5
Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.
0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, . . .
0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, . . .
First term a1 = 0.6
Second term a2 = 0.9
Third term a3 = 1.2
We know that d = an + 1 – an
Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 0.9 – 0.6 = 0.3
Hence, the common difference d = 0.3 and first term is 0.6
Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.
127, 135, 143, 151, . . .
127, 135, 143, 151, . . .
First term a1 = 127
Second term a2 = 135
Third term a3 = 143
We know that d = an + 1 – an
Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 135 – 127 = 8
Hence, the common difference d = 8 and first term is 127
Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.
First term
Second term
Third term
We know that d = an + 1 – an
Thus,
Hence, the common difference and first term is
Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.
1, 8, 15, 22, . . .
Here
1, 8, 15, 22, . . .
First term a = 1
Second term t1 = 8
Third term t2 = 15
Fourth term t3 = 22
We know that d = tn + 1 – tn
Thus, t2 – t1 = 15 – 8 = 7
t3 – t2 = 22 – 15 = 7
Thus, d = 7
Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.
3, 6, 9, 12, . . .
Here
3,6,9,12, . . .
First term a = 3
Second term t1 = 6
Third term t2 = 9
Fourth term t3 = 12
We know that d = tn + 1 – tn
Thus, t2 – t1 = 9 – 6 = 3
t3 – t2 = 12 – 9 = 3
Thus, d = 3
Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.
– 3, – 8, – 13, – 18, . . .
Here
– 3, – 8, – 13, – 18, . . .
First term a = – 3
Second term t1 = – 8
Third term t2 = – 13
Fourth term t3 = – 18
We know that d = tn + 1 – tn
Thus, t2 – t1 = – 13 – ( – 8) = – 13 + 8 = – 5
t3 – t2 = – 18 – ( – 13) = – 18 + 13 = – 5
Thus, d = – 5
Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.
70, 60, 50, 40, . . .
Here
70, 60, 50, 40, . . .
First term a = 70
Second term t1 = 60
Third term t2 = 50
Fourth term t3 = 40
We know that d = tn + 1 – tn
Thus, t2 – t1 = 50 – 60 = – 10
t3 – t2 = 40 – 50 = – 10
Thus, d = – 10
Decide whether following sequence is an A.P., if so find the 20th term of the progression.
– 12, – 5, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, . . .
Given A.P. is – 12, – 5, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, . . .
Where first term a = – 12
Second term t1 = – 5
Third term t2 = 2
Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 2 – ( – 5) = 2 + 5 = 7
We know that, nth term of an A.P. is
tn = a + (n – 1)d
We need to find the 20th term,
Here n = 20
Thus, t20 = – 12 + (20 – 1)× 7
t20 = – 12 + (19)× 7 = – 12 + 133 = 121
Thus, t20 = 121
Given Arithmetic Progression 12, 16, 20, 24, . . . Find the 24th term of this progression.
Given A.P. is 12, 16, 20, 24, . . .
Where first term a = 12
Second term t1 = 16
Third term t2 = 20
Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 20 – 16 = 4
We know that, nth term of an A.P. is
tn = a + (n – 1)d
We need to find the 24th term,
Here n = 24
Thus, t24 = 12 + (24 – 1)× 4
t24 = 12 + (23)× 4 = 12 + 92 = 104
Thus, t24 = 104
Find the 19th term of the following A.P.
7, 13, 19, 25, . . .
Given A.P. is 7, 13, 19, 25, . . .
Where first term a = 7
Second term t1 = 13
Third term t2 = 19
Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 19 – 13 = 6
We know that, nth term of an A.P. is
tn = a + (n – 1)d
We need to find the 19th term,
Here n = 19
Thus, t19 = 7 + (19 – 1)× 6
t19 = 7 + (18)× 6 = 7 + 108 = 115
Thus, t19 = 115
Find the 27th term of the following A.P.
9, 4, – 1, – 6, – 11, . . .
Given A.P. is 9, 4, – 1, – 6, – 11, . . .
Where first term a = 9
Second term t1 = 4
Third term t2 = – 1
Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = – 1 – 4 = – 5
We know that, nth term of an A.P. is
tn = a + (n – 1)d
We need to find the 27th term,
Here n = 27
Thus, t27 = 9 + (27 – 1)× ( – 5)
t27 = 9 + (26)× ( – 5) = 9 – 130 = – 121
Thus, t27 = – 121
Find how many three digit natural numbers are divisible by 5.
List of three digit number divisible by 5 are
100, 105,110,115,……….. 995
Let us find how many such number are there?
From the above sequence, we know that
tn = 995, a = 100
t1 = 105, t2 = 110
Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 110 – 105 = 5
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
we can find value of “n”
Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,
995 = 100 + (n – 1)× 5
⇒ 995 – 100 = (n – 1)× 5
⇒ 895 = (n – 1) × 5
⇒ n = 179 + 1 = 180
The 11th term and the 21st term of an A.P. are 16 and 29 respectively, then find the 41th term of that A.P.
Given: t11 = 16 and t21 = 29
To find: t41
Using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
we will find value of “a” and “d”
Let, t11 = a + (11 – 1) d
⇒ 16 = a + 10 d …..(1)
t21 = a + (21 – 1) d
⇒ 29 = a + 20 d …..(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2), we get,
⇒ 29 – 16 = (a – a) + (20 d – 10 d)
⇒ 13 = 10 d
Substitute value of “d” in eq. (1) to get value of “a”
⇒ 16 = a + 13
⇒ a = 16 – 13 = 3
Now, we will find the value of t41 using nth term of an A.P. formula
⇒ t41 = 3 + 4 × 13 = 3 + 52 = 55
Thus, t41 = 55
11, 8, 5, 2, . . . In this A.P. which term is number – 151?
By, given A.P. 11, 8, 5, 2, . . .
we know that
a = 11, t1 = 8, t2 = 5
Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 5 – 8 = – 3
Given: tn = – 151
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
we can find value of “n”
Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,
– 151 = 11 + (n – 1)× ( – 3)
⇒ – 151 – 11 = (n – 1)× ( – 3)
⇒ – 162 = (n – 1) × ( – 3)
⇒ n = 54 + 1 = 55
In the natural numbers from 10 to 250, how many are divisible by 4?
List of number divisible by 4 in between 10 to 250 are
12, 16,20,24,……….. 248
Let us find how many such number are there?
From the above sequence, we know that
tn = 248, a = 12
t1 = 16, t2 = 20
Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 20 – 16 = 4
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
we can find value of “n”
Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,
248 = 12 + (n – 1)× 4
⇒ 248 – 12 = (n – 1)× 4
⇒ 236 = (n – 1) × 4
⇒ n = 59 + 1 = 60
In an A.P. 17th term is 7 more than its 10th term. Find the common difference.
Given: t17 = 7 + t10 ……(1)
In t17, n = 17
In t10, n = 10
By using nth term of an A.P. formula,
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth term
Thus, on using formula in eq. (1) we get,
⇒ a + (17 – 1)d = 7 + (a + (10 – 1)d)
⇒ a + 16 d = 7 + (a + 9 d)
⇒ a + 16 d – a – 9 d = 7
⇒ 7 d = 7
Thus, common difference “d” = 1
First term and common difference of an A.P. are 6 and 3 respectively ; find S27.
a = 6, d = 3, S27 = ?
Given: First term a = 6
Common Difference d = 3
To find: S27 where n = 27
By using sum of nth term of an A.P. is
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S27
Thus, S27 = 1215
Find the sum of first 123 even natural numbers.
List of first 123 even natural number is
2,4,6,…….
Where first term a = 2
Second term t1 = 4
Third term t2 = 6
Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 6 – 4 = 2
n = 123
By using sum of nth term of an A.P. is
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of Sn
Thus, Sn = 15252
Find the sum of all even numbers from 1 to 350.
List of even natural number between 1 to 350 is
2,4,6,…….348
Where first term a = 2
Second term t1 = 4
Third term t2 = 6
Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 6 – 4 = 2
tn = 348 (As we have to find the sum of even numbers between 1 and 350 therefore excluding 350 )
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
we can find value of “n” by substituting all the value in formula we get,
⇒ 348 = 2 + (n – 1) × 2
⇒ 348 – 2 = 2(n – 1)
⇒ 346 = 2(n – 1)
⇒ n = 173 + 1 = 174
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of Sn
Thus, S174 = 30,450
In an A.P. 19th term is 52 and 38th term is 128, find sum of first 56 terms.
Given: t19 = 52 and t38 = 128
To find: value of “a” and “d”
Using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
we will find value of “a” and “d”
Let, t19 = a + (19 – 1) d
⇒ 52 = a + 18 d …..(1)
t38 = a + (38 – 1) d
⇒ 128 = a + 37 d …..(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2), we get,
⇒ 128 – 52 = (a – a) + (37 d – 18 d)
⇒ 76 = 19 d
Substitute value of “d” in eq. (1) to get value of “a”
⇒ 52 = a + 18 ×4
⇒ 52 = a + 72
⇒ a = 52 – 72 = – 20
Now, to find value of S56 we will using formula of sum of n terms
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of Sn
⇒S56 = 28 × [ – 40 + 55×4]
⇒S56 = 28 × [ – 40 + 220]
⇒S56 = 28 × 180 = 5040
Thus, S56 = 5040
Complete the following activity to find the sum of natural numbers from 1 to 140 which are divisible by 4.
Sum of numbers from 1 to 140, which are divisible by 4 =
List of natural number divisible by 4 between 1 to 140 is
4,8,12,…….136
Where first term a = 4
Second term t1 = 8
Third term t2 = 12
Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 12 – 8 = 4
tn = 136
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
we can find value of “n” by substituting all the value in formula we get,
⇒ 136 = 4 + (n – 1) × 4
⇒ 136 – 4 = 4(n – 1)
⇒ 132 = 4(n – 1)
⇒ n = 33 + 1 = 34
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S34
⇒S34 = 17 × [8 + 33×4]
⇒S34 = 17 × [8 + 132]
⇒S34 = 17 × 140 = 2380
Thus, S34 = 2380
Sum of first 55 terms in an A.P. is 3300, find its 28th term.
Given: S55 = 3300 where n = 55
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒ 3300 = 55 × [ a + 27d]
⇒ a + 27d = 60 ……(1)
We need to find value of 28th term i.e t28
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
we can find value of t28 by substituting all the value in formula we get,
⇒ t28 = a + (28 – 1) d
⇒ t28 = a + 27 d
From eq. (1) we get,
⇒ t28 = a + 27 d = 60
⇒ t28 = 60
In an A.P. sum of three consecutive terms is 27 and their product is 504 find the terms? (Assume that three consecutive terms in A.P. are a – d, a, a + d.)
Let the first term be a – d
the second term be a
the third term be a + d
Given: sum of consecutive three term is 27
⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) = 27
⇒ 3 a = 27
Also, Given product of three consecutive term is 504
⇒ (a – d)× a × (a + d) = 504
⇒ (9 – d) × 9 × (9 + d) = 504 (since, a = 9)
⇒ 92 – d2 = 56 (since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)
⇒ 81 – d2 = 56
⇒ d2 = 81 – 56 = 25
⇒ d = √25 = ± 5
Case 1:
Thus, if a = 9 and d = 5
Then the three terms are,
First term a – d = 9 – 5 = 4
Second term a = 9
Third term a + d = 9 + 5 = 14
Thus, the A.P. is 4, 9, 14
Case 2:
Thus, if a = 9 and d = – 5
Then the three terms are,
First term a – d = 9 – ( – 5) = 9 + 5 = 14
Second term a = 9
Third term a + d = 9 + ( – 5) = 9 – 5 = 4
Thus, the A.P. is 14, 9, 4
Find four consecutive terms in an A.P. whose sum is 12 and sum of 3rd and 4th term is 14.
(Assume the four consecutive terms in A.P. are a – d, a, a + d, a + 2d.)
Let the first term be a – d
the second term be a
the third term be a + d
the fourth term be a + 2 d
Given: sum of consecutive four term is 12
⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) + (a + 2d) = 12
⇒ 4 a + 2d = 12
⇒ 2(2 a + d) = 12
⇒ 2a + d = 6 …..(1)
Also, sum of third and fourth term is 14
⇒ (a + d) + (a + 2d) = 14
⇒ 2a + 3d = 14 ……(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2) we get,
⇒(2a + 3d) – (2a + d) = 14 – 6
⇒2a + 3d – 2a – d = 8
⇒ 2d = 8
⇒ d = 4
Substituting value of “d” in eq. (1) we get,
⇒ 2a + 4 = 6
⇒ 2a = 6 – 4 = 2
⇒ a = 1
Thus, a = 1 and d = 4
Hence, first term a – d = 1 – 4 = – 3
the second term a = 1
the third term a + d = 1 + 4 = 5
the fourth term a + 2 d = 1 + 2×4 = 1 + 8 = 9
Thus, the A.P. is – 3, 1, 5, 9
If the 9th term of an A.P. is zero then show that the 29th term is twice the 19th term.
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Given: t9 = 0
⇒ t9 = a + (9 – 1)d
⇒ 0 = a + 8d
⇒ a = – 8d
To Show: t29 = 2× t19
Now,
⇒ t29 = a + (29 – 1)d
⇒ t29 = a + 28d
⇒ t29 = – 8d + 28d = 20 d (since, a = – 8d )
⇒ t29 = 20 d
⇒ t29 = 2 × 10 d ….(1)
Also,
⇒ t19 = a + (19 – 1)d
⇒ t19 = a + 18d
⇒ t19 = – 8d + 18d = 10 d (since, a = – 8d )
⇒ t19 = 10 d …..(2)
From eq. (1) and eq. (2) we get,
t29 = 2× t19
On 1st Jan 2016, Sanika decides to save ₹ 10, ₹ 11 on second day, ₹ 12 on third day. If she decides to save like this, then on 31st Dec 2016 what would be her total saving?
By given information we can form an A.P.
10, 11, 12, 13, ……
Hence, the first term a = 10
Second term t1 = 11
Third term t2 = 12
Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 12 – 11 = 1
Here, number of terms from 1st Jan 2016 to 31st Dec 2016 is,
n = 366
We need to find S366
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒S366 = 183 [ 20 + 365]
⇒S366 = 183 × 385
⇒S366 = Rs 70,455
A man borrows ₹ 8000 and agrees to repay with a total interest of ₹ 1360 in 12 monthly instalments. Each instalment being less than the preceding one by ₹ 40. Find the amount of the first and last instalment.
Given: A man borrows = Rs. 8000
Repay with total interest = Rs 1360
In 12 months, thus n = 12
Thus, S12 = 8000 + 1360 = 9360
Each installment being less than preceding one
Thus, d = – 40
We need to find “a”
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒ 9360 = 6 [ 2a – 11 × 40]
⇒ 1560 = 2a – 440
⇒ 1560 + 440 = 2a
⇒ 2a = 2000
Thus, first installment a = Rs. 1000
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
Let a = first term, tn = last term
⇒ 9360 = 6 [ 1000 + tn]
⇒ tn = 1560 – 1000 = 560
Thus, last installment tn = 560
Sachin invested ina national saving certificate scheme. In the first year he invested ₹ 5000, in the second year ₹ 7000, in the third year ₹ 9000 and so on. Find the total amount that he invested in 12 years.
By given information we can form an A.P.
5000, 7000, 9000, ……
Hence, the first term a = 5000
Second term t1 = 7000
Third term t2 = 9000
Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 9000 – 7000 = 2000
Here, number of terms n = 12
We need to find S12
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒S12 = 6 × [ 10,000 + 11 × 2000]
⇒S12 = 6 × [10,000 + 22,000]
⇒S12 = 6 × 32,000
⇒S12 = Rs. 192000
There is an auditorium with 27 rows of seats. There are 20 seats in the first row, 22 seats in the second row, 24 seats in the third row and so on. Find the number of seats in the 15th row and also find how many total seats are there in the auditorium?
Given: first term a = 20
Second term t1 = 22
Third term t2 = 24
Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 24 – 22 = 2
We need to find t15 thus n = 15
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
On substituting all value in nth term of an A.P.
⇒ t15 = 20 + (15 – 1) × 2
⇒ t15 = 20 + 14 × 2
⇒ t15 = 20 + 28 = 48
We have been given that, there are 27 rows in an auditorium
Thus, we need to find total seats in auditorium i.e. S27
Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒S27 = 27 × 46
⇒S27 = 1242
Kargil’s temperature was recorded in a week from Monday to Saturday. All readings were in A.P. The sum of temperatures of Monday and Saturday was 5° C more than sum of temperatures of Tuesday and Saturday. If temperature of Wednesday was – 30° celsius then find the temperature on the other five days.
Let Monday be the first term i.e. a = t1
Let Tuesday be the second term i.e t2
Let Wednesday be the third term i.e t3
Let Thursday be the fourth term i.e t4
Let Friday be the fifth term i.e t5
Let Saturday be the sixth term i.e t6
Given: t1 + t6 = 5 + (t2 + t6)
⇒ a = 5 + (t2 + t6) – t6
⇒ a = 5 + t2 …..(1)
We know that,
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus, t2 = a + (2 – 1) d
⇒ t2 = a + d
Now substitute value of t2 in (1) we get,
⇒ a = 5 + (a + d)
⇒ d = a – 5 – a = – 5
Given: t3 = – 30°
Thus, t3 = a + (3 – 1) × ( – 5)
⇒ – 30 = a + 2 × ( – 5)
⇒ – 30 = a – 10
⇒ a = – 30 + 10 = – 20°
Thus, Monday, a = t1 = – 20°
Using formula tn + 1 = tn + d
We can find the value of the other terms
Tuesday, t2 = t1 + d = – 20 – 5 = – 25°
Wednesday, t3 = t2 + d = – 25 – 5 = – 30°
Thursday, t4 = t3 + d = – 30 – 5 = – 35°
Friday, t5 = t4 + d = – 35 – 5 = 40°
Saturday, t6 = t5 + d = – 40 – 5 = – 45°
Thus, we obtain an A.P.
– 20°, – 25°, – 30°, – 35°, – 40°, – 45°
On the world environment day tree plantation programme was arranged on a land which is triangular in shape. Trees are planted such that in the first row there is one tree, in the second row there are two trees, in the third row three trees and so on. Find the total number of trees in the 25 rows.
First term a = 1
Second term t1 = 2
Third term t3 = 3
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1
We need to find total number of trees when n = 25
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find S25
Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,
⇒S25 = 25 × 13 = 325
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
The sequence – 10, – 6, – 2, 2, . . .
A. is an A.P., Reason d = – 16
B. is an A.P., Reason d = 4
C. is an A.P., Reason d = – 4
D. is not an A.P.
First term a = – 10
Second term t1 = – 6
Third term t2 = – 2
Fourth term t3 = 2
Common difference d = t1 – a = – 6 – ( – 10) = – 6 + 10 = 4
Common difference d = t2 – t1 = – 2 – ( – 6) = – 2 + 6 = 4
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 2 – ( – 2) = 2 + 2 = 4
Since, the common difference is same
∴ The given sequence is A.P. with common difference d = 4
Hence, correct answer is (B)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
First four terms of an A.P. are ....., whose first term is – 2 and common difference is – 2.
A. – 2, 0, 2, 4
B. – 2, 4, – 8, 16
C. – 2, – 4, – 6, – 8
D. – 2, – 4, – 8, – 16
Given first term t1 = – 2
Common difference d = – 2
By using formula tn + 1 = tn + d
t2 = t1 + d = – 2 + ( – 2) = – 2 – 2 = – 4
t3 = t2 + d = – 4 + ( – 2) = – 4 – 2 = – 6
t4 = t3 + d = – 6 + ( – 2) = – 6 – 2 = – 8
Hence, the A.P. is – 2, – 4, – 6, – 8
∴ correct answer is (C)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
What is the sum of the first 30 natural numbers ?
A. 464
B. 465
C. 462
D. 461
List of first 30 natural number is
1, 2, 3,……..,30
First term a = 1
Second term t1 = 2
Third term t2 = 3
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1
number of terms n = 30
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find S30
⇒ S30 = 15 [ 2 + 29]
⇒ S30 = 15 × 31
⇒ S30 = 465
Hence, Correct answer is (B)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
For an given A.P. t7 = 4, d = – 4 then a = . . .
A. 6
B. 7
C. 20
D. 28
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
⇒ t7 = a + (7 – 1) × ( – 4)
⇒ 4 = a + 6 × ( – 4)
⇒ 4 = a – 24
⇒ a = 24 + 4 = 28
Thus, the correct answer is (D)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
For an given A.P. a = 3.5, d = 0, n = 101, then tn = . . .
A. 0
B. 3.5
C. 103.5
D. 104.5
Given: a = 3.5, d = 0, n = 101
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Substituting all given value in the formulae we get,
⇒ tn = 3.5 + (101 – 1) × 0
⇒ tn = 3.5
Thus, correct answer is (B)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
In an A.P. first two terms are – 3, 4 then 21st term is . . .
A. – 143
B. 143
C. 137
D. 17
Given: first term a = – 3
Second term t1 = 4
Common difference d = t1 – a = 4 – ( – 3) = 4 + 3 = 7
We need to find t21 where n = 21
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Substituting all given value in the formulae we get,
⇒ t21 = – 3 + (21 – 1) × 7
⇒ t21 = – 3 + 20 × 7
⇒ t21 = – 3 + 140 = 137
Hence, correct answer is (C)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
If for any A.P. d = 5 then t18 – t13 = ...
A. 5
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
Given d = 5
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus, t18 – t13 = [a + (18 – 1) × 5] – [ a + (13 – 1) × 5]
⇒ t18 – t13 = [ 17 × 5] – [ 12 × 5]
⇒ t18 – t13 = 85 – 60 = 25
Thus, correct answer is (C)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
Sum of first five multiples of 3 is. . .
A. 45
B. 55
C. 15
D. 75
First five multiples of 3 are
3, 6, 9, 12, 15
First term a = 3
Second term t1 = 6
Third term t2 = 9
Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 9 – 6 = 3
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find S5
Thus, correct answer is (A)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
15, 10, 5, . . . In this A.P. sum of first 10 terms is . . .
A. – 75
B. – 125
C. 75
D. 125
First term a = 15
Second term t1 = 10
Third term t2 = 5
Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 5 – 10 = – 5
No. of terms n = 10
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find S10
⇒S10 = 5 [ 30 + 9 × ( – 5)]
⇒S10 = 5 [ 30 – 45]
⇒S10 = 5 × ( – 15) = – 75
Hence, correct answer is (A)
Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub questions.
In an A.P. 1st term is 1 and the last term is 20. The sum of all terms is = 399 then n = . . .
A. 42
B. 38
C. 21
D. 19
Given, first term = 1
Last term = 20
Sum of n terms, Sn = 399
We need to find no. of terms n
Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula
where n = no. of terms
Sn = sum of n terms
Now, on substituting given value in formula we get,
∴ correct answer is (B)
Find the fourth term from the end in an A.P. – 11, – 8, – 5, . . ., 49.
First term from end a = 49
tn = – 11
tn – 1 = – 8
Common difference d = tn – tn – 1 = – 11 – ( – 8) = – 11 + 8 = – 3
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
no. of terms n = 4
⇒ t4 = 49 + (4 – 1) × ( – 3)
⇒ t4 = 49 + 3 × ( – 3)
⇒ t4 = 49 – 9 = 40
In an A.P. the 10th term is 46, sum of the 5th and 7th term is 52. Find the A.P.
Given: t10 = 46
t5 + t7 = 52
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Hence, by given condition we get,
⇒ t10 = 46
⇒ a + (10 – 1)d = 46
⇒ a + 9d = 46 ……(1)
⇒ t5 + t7 = 52
⇒ [a + (5 – 1)d] + [a + (7 – 1)d] = 52
⇒ [a + 4d] + [a + 6d] = 52
⇒ 2a + 10d = 52 ……(2)
Multiply eq. (2) by 2 we get,
⇒ 2a + 18d = 92 ……(3)
Subtract eq. (2) by eq. (3)
⇒ [2a + 18d] – [ 2a + 10d] = 92 – 52
⇒ 8d = 40
Substitute “d” in (1)
⇒ a + 9 × 5 = 46
⇒ a + 45 = 46
⇒ a = t1 = 46 – 45 = 1
we know that, tn + 1 = tn + d
⇒ t2 = t1 + d = 1 + 5 = 6
⇒ t3 = t2 + d = 6 + 5 = 11
Hence, an A.P. is 1, 6, 11, . . .
The A.P. in which 4th term is – 15 and 9th term is – 30. Find the sum of the first 10 numbers.
t4 = – 15 and t9 = – 30
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Hence, by given condition we get,
t4 = – 15
⇒ a + (4 – 1)d = – 15
⇒ a + 3d = – 15 …..(1)
t9 = – 30
⇒ a + (9 – 1)d = – 30
⇒ a + 8d = – 30 …..(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2)
⇒ [a + 8d] – [a + 3d] = – 30 – ( – 15)
⇒ 5d = – 30 + 15 = – 15
Substituting, “d” in eq. (1)
⇒ a + 3 × ( – 3) = – 15
⇒ a + – 9 = – 15
⇒ a = – 15 + 9 = – 6
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find S10
⇒S10 = 5 [ – 12 + 9 × ( – 3)]
⇒S10 = 5 [ – 12 – 27]
⇒S10 = 5 × ( – 39) = – 195
Two A.P.’s are given 9, 7, 5, . . . and 24, 21, 18, . . . . If nth term of both the progressions are equal then find the value of n and nth term.
Given A.P. is 9, 7, 5….
Whose first tern a = 9
Second term t1 = 7
Third term t3 = 5
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 5 – 7 = – 2
Another A.P. is 24, 21, 18, . . .
Whose first tern a = 24
Second term t1 = 21
Third term t3 = 18
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 18 – 21 = – 3
We have been given, nth term of both the A.P. is same
thus, by using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Hence, by given condition we get,
⇒ 9 + (n – 1) × ( – 2) = 24 + (n – 1) × ( – 3)
⇒ 9 – 2n + 2 = 24 – 3n + 3
⇒ 11 – 2n = 27 – 3n
⇒ 3n – 2n = 27 – 11
⇒ n = 16
Thus, value of nth term where a = 9, d = – 2, n = 16 is
⇒ tn = 9 + (16 – 1) × ( – 2)
⇒ tn = 9 – 15 × 2
⇒ tn = 9 – 30 = – 21
If sum of 3rd and 8th terms of an A.P. is 7 and sum of 7th and 14th terms is – 3 then find the 10th term.
Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Hence, by given condition we get,
t3 + t8 = 7
⇒ [a + (3 – 1)d] + [a + (8 – 1)d] = 7
⇒ [a + 2d] + [a + 7d] = 7
⇒ 2a + 9d = 7 …..(1)
t7 + t14 = – 3
⇒ [a + (7 – 1)d] + [a + (14 – 1)d] = – 3
⇒ [a + 6d] + [ a + 13d] = – 3
⇒ 2a + 19d = – 3 …..(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2)
⇒ [2a + 19d] – [2a + 9d] = – 3 – 7
⇒ 10d = – 10
Substituting, “d” in eq. (1)
⇒ 2a + 9 × ( – 1) = 7
⇒ 2a – 9 = 7
⇒ 2a = 7 + 9 = 16
Now, we can find value of t10
Thus, t10 = 8 + (10 – 1)× ( – 1)
⇒ t10 = 8 – 9 = – 1
In an A.P. the first term is – 5 and last term is 45. If sum of all numbers in the A.P. is 120, then how many terms are there? What is the common difference?
Given, first term a = – 5
Last term tn = 45
Sum of n terms Sn = 120
To find no of terms “n”
Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula
where n = no. of terms
Sn = sum of n terms
Now, on substituting given value in formula we get,
⇒ 120 = 20 n
To find the common difference ‘d’
We use nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus, on substituting all values we get,
⇒ t6 = – 5 + (6 – 1)d
⇒ 45 = – 5 + 5d
⇒ 5d = 45 + 5 = 50
Thus, common difference is 10
Sum of 1 to n natural numbers is 36, then find the value of n.
List of n natural number is
1, 2, 3, ……n
First term a = 1
Second term t1 = 2
Third term t3 = 3
Thus, common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1
Given Sn = 36
Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find no. of terms n
⇒ n(1 + n) = 36 × 2 = 72
⇒ n2 + n – 72 = 0
⇒ n2 + 9n – 8n – 72 = 0
⇒ n(n + 9) – 8(n + 9) = 0
⇒ (n – 8)(n + 9) = 0
⇒ n – 8 = 0 or n + 9 = 0
⇒ n = 8 or n = – 9
Since, number of terms n can’t be negative
∴ n = 8
Divide 207 in three parts, such that all parts are in A.P. and product of two smaller parts will be 4623.
Let 3 parts of 207 be a – d, a, a + d such that,
⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) = 207
⇒ 3a = 207
Since, product of two smaller terms is 4623
⇒ (a – d) × a = 4623
⇒ (69 – d) × 69 = 4623
⇒ d = 69 – 67 = 2
Thus, a – d = 69 – 2 = 67
a = 69
a + d = 69 + 2 = 71
Thus, the A.P so formed is 67, 69, 71
There are 37 terms in an A.P., the sum of three terms placed exactly at the middle is 225 and the sum of last three terms is 429. Write the A.P.
Let first term = a
Common difference = d
Since, A.P. consist of 37 terms, therefor the middle most term is
Thus, three middle most term are t18 = 18th term, t19 = 19th term,
t20 = 20th term
We use nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus, on substituting all values we get,
Given, t18 + t19 + t20 = 225
⇒ [a + (18 – 1)d] + [a + (19 – 1)d] + [a + (20 – 1)d] = 225
⇒ [a + 17d] + [a + 18d] + [a + 19d] = 225
⇒ 3a + 54d = 225
Dividing by 3
⇒ a + 18d = 75 …….(1)
Given, sum of last three term is 429
⇒ t35 + t36 + t37 = 429
⇒ [a + (35 – 1)d] + [a + (36 – 1)d] + [a + (37 – 1)d] = 429
⇒ [a + 34d] + [a + 35d] + [a + 36d] = 429
⇒ 3a + 105d = 429
Dividing by 3
⇒ a + 35d = 143 …….(2)
Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2) we get,
⇒ [a + 35d] – [a + 18d] = 143 – 75
⇒ 17d = 68
Substituting value of ‘d’ in eq. (1) we get,
⇒ a + 18 × 4 = 75
⇒ a + 72 = 75
⇒ a = 75 – 72 = 3
⇒ a = t1 = 3
We know that, tn + 1 = tn + d
t2 = t1 + d = 3 + 4 = 7
t3 = t2 + d = 7 + 4 = 11
t4 = t3 + d = 11 + 4 = 15
t37 = 3 + (37 – 1) × 4
t37 = 3 + 36 × 4
t37 = 3 + 144 = 147
Thus, the A.P. is 3, 7, 11, . . . . ., 147
If first term of an A.P. is a, second term is b and last term is c, then show that sum of all terms is
Given first term = a
Second term = b
Last term = c
Common difference d = second term – first term = b – a
We will first find the number of terms
We use nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus, on substituting all values we get,
⇒ c = a + (n – 1)(b – a)
⇒ c = a + (b – a)n + a – b
⇒ c = 2a – b + (b – a)n
⇒ (b – a)n = c + b – 2a
Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula
where n = no. of terms
Sn = sum of n terms
On substituting all the values we get,
Hence, proved
If the sum of first p terms of an A.P. is equal to the sum of first q terms then show that the sum of its first (p + q) terms is zero. (p ≠ q)
We know that, sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s
sum
Where, n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms
Now, Sum of p terms is
And, Sum of q terms is
Given: Sp = Sq
Multiply by 2 on both sides, we get,
⇒p[ 2a + (p – 1)d] = q[ 2a + (q – 1)d]
⇒2ap + p(p – 1)d = 2aq + q(q – 1)d
⇒ 2ap – 2aq + p(p – 1)d – q(q – 1)d = 0
⇒ 2a(p – q) + d[p2 – p– q2 + q] = 0
⇒ 2a(p – q) + d[(p2– q2 ) – p + q] = 0
⇒ 2a(p – q) + d[(p– q )(p + q) – (p – q)] = 0
(since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)
⇒ 2a(p – q) + d(p – q) [p + q – 1 ] = 0
⇒ (p – q)[2a + d (p + q – 1) ] = 0
Since, p ≠ q
∴ p – q ≠ 0
⇒ 2a + d (p + q – 1) = 0
Multiply both side by
⇒ Sp + q = 0
Hence proved
If m times the mth term of an A.P. is equal to n times nth term then show that the (m + n)th term of the A.P. is zero.
We use nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
Thus mth term = tm = a + (m – 1)d
Given: m × tm = n × tn
⇒ m × [ a + (m – 1)d] = n × [a + (n – 1)d]
⇒ am + m(m – 1)d = an + n(n – 1)d
⇒ am – an + m(m – 1)d – n(n – 1)d = 0
⇒ a(m – n) + d[m(m – 1) – n(n – 1)] = 0
⇒ a(m – n) + d[ m2 – m – n2 + n] = 0
⇒ a(m – n) + d[ (m2 – n2) – m + n] = 0
⇒ a(m – n) + d[ (m – n)(m + n) –(m – n)] = 0
(since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)
⇒ a(m – n) + d(m – n)[(m + n) –1] = 0
⇒ (m – n) [a + d(m + n –1)] = 0
Since, m ≠ n
∴ m – n ≠ 0
⇒ a + d(m + n –1) = 0
⇒ tm + n = 0
Hence proved
₹ 1000 is invested at 10 percent simple interest. Check at the end of every year if the total interest amount is in A.P. If this is an A.P. then find interest amount after 20 years. For this complete the following activity.
Simple interest
Simple interest after 1 year
Simple interest after 2 year
Simple interest after 3 year
According to this the simple interest for 4, 5, 6 years will be 400, respectively.
From this and
Amount of simple interest after 20 years
tn + a + (n – 1) d
Amount of simple interest after 20 years is =
Given: Principal Amount P = 1000
Rate of interest R = 10%
Also,
Simple interest after 1 year
Simple interest after 2 year
Simple interest after 3 year
According to this the simple interest for 4, 5, 6 years will be 400,
500, 600 respectively.
Let first term a = 100
Second term t1 = 200
Third term t3 = 300
Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 300 – 200 = 100
Amount of simple interest after 20 years
We use nth term of an A.P. formula
tn = a + (n – 1)d
where n = no. of terms
a = first term
d = common difference
tn = nth terms
⇒ t20 = 100 + (20 – 1) × 100
⇒ t20 = 100 + 19 × 100
⇒ t20 = 100 + 1900 = 2000