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Class 10MathematicsArithmetic Progressions (AP)Finding the sum of the first $n$ terms of an APExpertLevel 67
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In an arithmetic progression the first term is (42) and the common difference is (-3). What is the sum of the first (25) terms?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: (150)

(S_{25}=\frac{25}{2}[84+24(-3)]), so the sum is (150). Exam tip: handle the negative sign of the common difference carefully.

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What is the correct answer to this question?

(150)

Why is this the correct answer?

(S_{25}=\frac{25}{2}[84+24(-3)]), so the sum is (150). Exam tip: handle the negative sign of the common difference carefully.

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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