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The 20th\displaystyle 20^{th} term of arithmetic progression whose 6th\displaystyle 6^{th} term is 38\displaystyle 38 and 10th\displaystyle 10^{th} term is 66\displaystyle 66 is:

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A118\displaystyle 118
B136\displaystyle 136
C178\displaystyle 178
D210\displaystyle 210
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Correct Answer

Option b136\displaystyle 136

All Options:

  • A118\displaystyle 118
  • B136\displaystyle 136
  • C178\displaystyle 178
  • D210\displaystyle 210

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the first term of the A.P. be a\displaystyle a and the common difference be d\displaystyle d.
We are given:
1) 6th\displaystyle 6^{\text{th}} term: t6=a+5d=38\displaystyle t_6 = a + 5d = 38
2) 10th\displaystyle 10^{\text{th}} term: t10=a+9d=66\displaystyle t_{10} = a + 9d = 66

Subtracting the first equation from the second:
(a+9d)(a+5d)=6638(a + 9d) - (a + 5d) = 66 - 38
4d=28    d=74d = 28 \implies d = 7

Substitute d=7\displaystyle d = 7 back into the first equation:
a+5(7)=38    a+35=38    a=3a + 5(7) = 38 \implies a + 35 = 38 \implies a = 3

Now, find the 20th\displaystyle 20^{\text{th}} term (t20\displaystyle t_{20}):
t20=a+19dt_{20} = a + 19d
t20=3+19(7)t_{20} = 3 + 19(7)
t20=3+133=136t_{20} = 3 + 133 = 136
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Sequence and Series

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Arithmetic & Geometric Progressions

This chapter covers Arithmetic Progressions (AP) and Geometric Progressions (GP). Students learn how to find the nth term, sum of n terms, arithmetic/geometric means, and sum to infinity of a GP.

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