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If 9th\displaystyle 9^{th} and 19th\displaystyle 19^{th} term of an AP are 35\displaystyle 35 and 75\displaystyle 75, respectively, then its 20th\displaystyle 20^{th} term is:

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A78\displaystyle 78
B79\displaystyle 79
C80\displaystyle 80
D81\displaystyle 81
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Correct Answer

Option b79\displaystyle 79

All Options:

  • A78\displaystyle 78
  • B79\displaystyle 79
  • C80\displaystyle 80
  • D81\displaystyle 81

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the first term be a\displaystyle a and the common difference be d\displaystyle d.
Given:
t9=a+8d=35t_9 = a + 8d = 35
t19=a+18d=75t_{19} = a + 18d = 75
Subtracting the first equation from the second:
10d=40    d=410d = 40 \implies d = 4
Substitute d=4\displaystyle d = 4 into the first equation:
a+8(4)=35    a+32=35    a=3a + 8(4) = 35 \implies a + 32 = 35 \implies a = 3

Now, find the 20th\displaystyle 20^{\text{th}} term:
t20=a+19d=3+19(4)=3+76=79t_{20} = a + 19d = 3 + 19(4) = 3 + 76 = 79
Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Sequence and Series

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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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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