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Find the sum of the first 12 terms of the arithmetic progression (5, 8, 11, ...).

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 258

The governing concept is the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression: S_n = n/2[2a + (n − 1)d]. Here the first term is a = 5, the common difference is d = 8 − 5 = 3, and n = 12. Substitution gives S_12 = 12/2[2(5) + 11(3)] = 6[10 + 33] = 6 × 43 = 258. Therefore option B is correct. A useful independent check is to find the twelfth term: a_12 = 5 + 11 × 3 = 38. The sum is then 12(5 + 38)/2 = 6 × 43 = 258. Option A may result from using an incorrect number of intervals, while options C and D do not satisfy the standard AP formula.

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Arithmetic ProgressionSum Of Ap TermsCommon DifferenceFinite SeriesFinding 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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