For the arithmetic progression (4,9,14,\ldots), after how many first terms will the sum exceed (1500) for the first time?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (25)
(S_{24}=1476) and (S_{25}=1600), so the sum first exceeds (1500) at (n=25). Exam tip: check nearby integers in boundary questions.
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(25)
Why is this the correct answer?
(S_{24}=1476) and (S_{25}=1600), so the sum first exceeds (1500) at (n=25). Exam tip: check nearby integers in boundary questions.
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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