Question

There are 6 A.M's between 2 and 'a' such that the 3rd mean is 8. The value of 'a' is
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Answer 1

ANSWER

12

24

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

6 a.m.s between 2 and 'a' means:

2, x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, a

given that x3 =8

ie, a +3d=8

a=2

2+3d=8

d=(8-2)/3=2

required a is the 8th term

a+7d

= 2 + 7×2 = a

= a =16