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If the sum of the first (18) terms of an arithmetic progression is (999) and the first term is (13), what is the last term?

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Correct answer: (98)

The direct answer is C, 98. The sum formula is S_n=n/2(a+l). The question gives S_18=999, n=18, and a=13. Substitute these values: 999=18/2(13+l)=9(13+l). Divide by 9: 111=13+l. Therefore l=111-13=98. Option C is correct. Option A, 92, would give 9(13+92)=945, not 999. Option B, 96, would give 981, so it is not the required last term. Option D, 101, would give 1026, also incorrect. The formula is based on pairing the first and last terms: each pair has the same sum, a+l, and there are n/2 such pairs. Do not confuse the last term with the common difference or with the number of terms. The fastest exam method here is to divide the given sum by 9 and subtract the first term.

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