Math, asked by rashilodha, 1 year ago

the first term of an AP is 5, last term is 45 and the sum is 400. Find the number of terms and common difference

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Answered by priya1357
121
sn =n/2(an+a)
400=n/2(45+5)
800=50n
n=16
an=a+(n-1)d
45=5+15d
40/15=d=8/3
Answered by AlexaRousey
113
In an AP,

First term (a) = 5

Last term (l) = 45

Sum of the terms of the AP (Sn) = 400

Number of terms = (n) = ?

Common difference = (d) = ?

Now,

Sn = n/2 × (a + l)

=> 400 = n/2 × (5 + 45)

=> n/2 × 50 = 400

=> n = (400 × 2)/50

=> n = 16

Again,

l = a + (n - 1)d

=> 45 = 5 + (16 - 1) × d

=> 45 - 5 = 15d

=> d = 40/15 = 8/3


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