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Find the sum of the first 8 terms of the arithmetic progression (40, 36, 32, ...).

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 208

The governing concept is the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression. The first term is a = 40 and the common difference is d = 36 − 40 = −4, since the sequence decreases. The eighth term is a_8 = a + 7d = 40 + 7(−4) = 12. Using the endpoint form of the sum formula, S_8 = 8(a + l)/2 = 8(40 + 12)/2 = 4 × 52 = 208. Therefore option A is correct. The general formula confirms it: S_8 = 8/2[2(40) + 7(−4)] = 4(80 − 28) = 208. Retaining the negative sign in the common difference is essential; treating it as +4 produces an incorrect result and explains some distractors.

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Decreasing ApAp SumNegative DifferenceArithmetic ProgressionFinding The Sum Of The First $N$ Terms Of An ApFinding The Sum Of The First N Terms Of An ApArithmetic Progressions (Ap)Arithmetic Progressions Ap

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