In the arithmetic progression (84,75,66,\ldots), which term is (12)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 9th term
Here, the first term is \(a=84\) and the common difference is \(d=75-84=-9\). Using \(a_n=a+(n-1)d\), we get \(12=84+(n-1)(-9)\). Thus, \(n-1=8\), so \(n=9\). Therefore, 12 is the ninth term. The tenth term is 3, so the closest distractor is not correct. Exam tip: always use a negative common difference for a decreasing AP.
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9th term
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, the first term is \(a=84\) and the common difference is \(d=75-84=-9\). Using \(a_n=a+(n-1)d\), we get \(12=84+(n-1)(-9)\). Thus, \(n-1=8\), so \(n=9\). Therefore, 12 is the ninth term. The tenth term is 3, so the closest distractor is not correct. Exam tip: always use a negative common difference for a decreasing AP.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Arithmetic Progression.
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