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In an arithmetic sequence, a₈ = 41 and the common difference is 5. What is its nth term?

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Correct answer: 5n + 1

Direct answer: option B, 5n + 1. For an arithmetic sequence, aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d. The eighth term is seven common differences after the first term, so a₈ = a₁ + 7d. Substitute the known values: 41 = a₁ + 7(5) = a₁ + 35. Therefore a₁ = 6. Now substitute into the general formula: aₙ = 6 + (n − 1)5 = 6 + 5n − 5 = 5n + 1. Check at n = 8: 5(8) + 1 = 41, exactly as given. Option A gives 46 at n = 8, so its constant term is too large. Option C gives 36, so its constant term is too small. Option D gives 75 and is clearly inconsistent. The coefficient of n in an arithmetic sequence is the common difference, so the coefficient 5 in the correct answer is also a useful check. Do not use 8d; the first term is seven steps before the eighth term.

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Arithmetic-ProgressionNth-TermCommon-DifferenceSequence-FormulaSequences And ProgressionsNth TermMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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