A factory makes (180) toys on the first day and (30) more toys each next day. How many toys are made on the (5)th day?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 300
The daily production increases uniformly by 30 toys, so it forms an arithmetic progression. Here, \(a=180\), \(d=30\), and \(n=5\). Therefore, \(a_5=a+(5-1)d=180+4\times30=300\). Option 270 adds the increase only three times, but four increases occur by the fifth day. Exam tip: use \(a+(n-1)d\) for the \(n\)th term.
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300
Why is this the correct answer?
The daily production increases uniformly by 30 toys, so it forms an arithmetic progression. Here, \(a=180\), \(d=30\), and \(n=5\). Therefore, \(a_5=a+(5-1)d=180+4\times30=300\). Option 270 adds the increase only three times, but four increases occur by the fifth day. Exam tip: use \(a+(n-1)d\) for the \(n\)th term.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Word problems based on APs.
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