In a library the first shelf has (14) books. There are (500) books on (10) shelves and each next shelf has an equal increase. What is the increase on each next shelf?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (8)
Using (S_{10}=500) and (a=14) gives (d=8). Exam tip: find the common difference from the total and first term.
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(8)
Why is this the correct answer?
Using (S_{10}=500) and (a=14) gives (d=8). Exam tip: find the common difference from the total and first 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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