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In an arithmetic progression the first term is (6) and (S_{12}=4S_6). What is the common difference?

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Correct answer: (12)

The supplied answer is not consistent with the AP calculation, so the correct decision is revise. Let the first term be a = 6 and the common difference be d. The sum formula is S_n = n/2[2a + (n-1)d]. Thus S_12 = 12/2[12 + 11d] = 6(12 + 11d), while S_6 = 6/2[12 + 5d] = 3(12 + 5d). The condition S_12 = 4S_6 gives 6(12 + 11d) = 12(12 + 5d). Dividing by 6 gives 12 + 11d = 24 + 10d, so d = 12. Therefore option C is mathematically supported, not merely by the supplied explanation’s displayed equation. However, the supplied explanation writes 4·3(12+5d), which is correct, and solving it actually gives d = 12. Option A, 8, does not satisfy the equation; option B, 10, also fails; option C, 12, satisfies both sums; option D, 14, fails. The concern is not the answer but that the displayed intermediate equation should be explained more clearly. Memory cue: calculate S_12 and S_6 separately before substituting.

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