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In an arithmetic progression (t_{12}=51) and (S_{12}=336). What is the first term?

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Correct answer: 5

When the last term is known, the sum of the first n terms of an AP is \(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(a+l)\). Here, \(336=\frac{12}{2}(a+51)=6(a+51)\). Thus, \(a+51=56\), so \(a=5\). If the first term were 6, the sum would be \(6(6+51)=342\), not 336. Exam tip: use \(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(a+l)\) directly when the first and last terms are involved.

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Arithmetic ProgressionSum Of ApFirst TermNth TermClass 10 MathematicsFinding The Sum Of The First $N$ Terms Of An ApFinding The Sum Of The First N Terms Of An ApArithmetic Progressions (Ap)

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