Find the sum of the first (10) terms of the arithmetic progression (40,37,34,\ldots).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (265)
The tenth term is (13), so (S_{10}=\frac{10}{2}(40+13)=265). In a decreasing progression, the last term is smaller.
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(265)
Why is this the correct answer?
The tenth term is (13), so (S_{10}=\frac{10}{2}(40+13)=265). In a decreasing progression, the last term is smaller.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Finding the sum of the first (n) terms of an AP.
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