Let be an AP such that . If the sum of this AP is 189, then is equal to:
- (A)57
- (B)36
- (C)48
- (D)72✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
For an AP with first term and common difference :
So , i.e., .
The sum: , so .
From , we get .
Substituting into :
So , i.e., .
The sum: , so .
From , we get .
Substituting into :
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