For the arithmetic progression (120,113,106,\ldots), the sum of how many initial terms will remain positive?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (35)
(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(247-7n)) is positive up to (n=35). Exam tip: solve the inequality and then take the integer limit.
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(35)
Why is this the correct answer?
(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(247-7n)) is positive up to (n=35). Exam tip: solve the inequality and then take the integer limit.
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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