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The sum of first six terms of ap is 42 . The ratio of its 10th term to its 30th term is 1:3. Calculate the first and the thirteenth term of an ap

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Answered by Anonymous
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Heya!

Given that sum of 6 terms is 42. That means S₆= 42. Also, n (number of terms)= 6.

We know that, 

Sₐ= n/2 [2a + (n-1)d ]

⇒ 42= 6/2 [ 2a + (6-1) d]
⇒ 42= 3 [ 2a + 5d ]
⇒ 2a + 5d= 14 ................. (1)

Now, Ratio of 10th and 30th term is 1:3.

We know that 10th term= a + 9d. Also, 30th term= a+ 29d 

ATQ, (a+ 9d) / (a+29d) = 1/3

So, 3a + 27d = a + 29 d (cross multiplication)
2a - 2d= 0
⇒ a - d= 0 ............ (2)

Solvind eq (1) and (2) we get, 

a= 2 and d= 2

Thus first term will be 2.
And thirteenth term will be a+ 12d = 2+ 12* 2= 2+ 24 = 26.

Hope it helps :)


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