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Which of the following statements is correct about the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression (AP)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: If the first term and last term are known, then \(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(a+l)\).

The average of the first and last terms of an AP is \(\frac{a+l}{2}\). Therefore, the sum of the first \(n\) terms is the number of terms multiplied by this average: \(S_n=n\times\frac{a+l}{2}=\frac{n}{2}(a+l)\). Hence, option A is correct. Option C gives only the average of the first and last terms, not the sum. Exam tip: \(l\) denotes the last term, whereas \(d\) denotes the common difference.

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Arithmetic ProgressionAp SumSum Of N TermsFirst TermLast TermClass 10 MathematicsFinding The Sum Of The First $N$ Terms Of An ApFinding The Sum Of The First N Terms Of An Ap

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