In a matchstick pattern the first figure has (10) matchsticks and each next figure has (8) more matchsticks. How many matchsticks are in the (16)th figure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (130)
The matchstick numbers are (10,18,26,\ldots) and (a_{16}=130). Exam tip: take the figure number as the term number.
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(130)
Why is this the correct answer?
The matchstick numbers are (10,18,26,\ldots) and (a_{16}=130). Exam tip: take the figure number as the term number.
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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