If the first term of an A.P. is 3 and the sum of its first four terms is equal to one-fifth of the sum of the next four terms, then the sum of the first 20 terms is equal to
- (A)-1200
- (B)-1080✓ Correct
- (C)-1020
- (D)-120
Answer: (B)
Solution
Let the first term be and common difference .
The condition gives , so .
The condition gives , so .
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