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In an AP, a = 30 and d = −2. Which term will be 0?

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Correct answer: 16th

For an arithmetic progression, the nth term is aₙ = a + (n − 1)d. We need aₙ = 0, with a = 30 and d = −2. Substitution gives 0 = 30 + (n − 1)(−2). Rearranging, 2(n − 1) = 30, so n − 1 = 15 and n = 16. Therefore the zero term is the 16th term, so option C is correct. The negative common difference means the terms decrease by 2: the 14th term is 4, the 15th is 2, and the 16th is 0. Option B stops one step early, while option D goes one step too far and gives −2. This direct check confirms both the index and the sign.

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Arithmetic ProgressionZero TermNth TermNegative Common DifferenceFinding The $N$Th Term Of An ApFinding The N Th Term Of An ApArithmetic Progressions (Ap)Arithmetic Progressions Ap

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