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CBSE - Class 10 Mathematics Arithmetic Progression Worksheet
EXERCISE 5.2
Choose the correct choice in the following and justify : (i) 30th term of the AP: 10, 7, 4, . . . , is
97
b.77
c.–77
d.–87
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Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) sequence: $3, 8, 13, \dots, 253$.
To Find: The $20^{th}$ term from the end (last term) of the given AP.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the given AP.
The sequence is $3, 8, 13, \dots, 253$.
First term ($a$) = $3$.
Common difference ($d$) = $a_2 - a_1 = 8 - 3 = 5$.
Last term ($l$) = $253$.
Step 2: Formulate the strategy to find the $n^{th}$ term from the end.
To find the $n^{th}$ term from the end of an AP, we can reverse the sequence. The new AP will have the last term of the original AP as its first term, and the common difference will be the negative of the original common difference ($-d$).
Let the reversed AP be: $253, 248, 243, \dots, 3$.
For this reversed AP:
New first term ($a'$) = $253$.
New common difference ($d'$) = $-5$.
We need to find the $20^{th}$ term ($n = 20$).
Step 3: Apply the formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP.
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP is given by:
$a_n = a' + (n - 1)d'$
[Where $a_n$ is the $n^{th}$ term, $a'$ is the first term, $n$ is the position, and $d'$ is the common difference.]
Step 4: Substitute the values into the formula.
$a_{20} = 253 + (20 - 1)(-5)$
$a_{20} = 253 + (19)(-5)$
[Performing the multiplication: $19 \times -5 = -95$]
$a_{20} = 253 - 95$
Step 5: Perform the final subtraction.
$a_{20} = 158$
Final Answer: The 20th term from the last term of the AP is 158.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) sequence: $10, 7, 4, \dots$
To Find: The $30^{th}$ term of the given AP.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression.
An Arithmetic Progression is a sequence of numbers such that the difference between consecutive terms is constant. This constant is known as the common difference ($d$).
The first term ($a$) is the first number in the sequence:
$a = 10$
The common difference ($d$) is calculated by subtracting the first term from the second term:
$d = a_2 - a_1$
$d = 7 - 10$
$d = -3$
Step 2: State the formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP.
The general formula to find the $n^{th}$ term ($a_n$) of an Arithmetic Progression is:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
$a_n$ = the $n^{th}$ term to be found
$a$ = the first term
$n$ = the position of the term
$d$ = the common difference
Step 3: Substitute the known values into the formula.
We are looking for the $30^{th}$ term, so $n = 30$.
Substituting $a = 10$, $d = -3$, and $n = 30$ into the formula:
$a_{30} = 10 + (30 - 1)(-3)$
Step 4: Perform the arithmetic calculations.
First, solve the expression inside the parentheses:
$a_{30} = 10 + (29)(-3)$
Next, perform the multiplication:
$29 \times -3 = -87$
Finally, perform the addition:
$a_{30} = 10 - 87$
$a_{30} = -77$
Justification: By applying the standard formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an arithmetic progression, we have determined that the sequence decreases by $3$ at each step. Starting from $10$, after $29$ steps of decreasing by $3$, the value reaches $-77$.
Final Answer: The 30th term of the AP is -77.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) series: $7, 13, 19, \dots, 205$.
To find: The number of terms ($n$) in the given AP.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression.
An Arithmetic Progression is defined by its first term ($a$) and its common difference ($d$).
- The first term ($a$) is the first number in the sequence: $a = 7$.
- The second term ($a_2$) is $13$.
- The common difference ($d$) is calculated as the difference between any two consecutive terms: $d = a_2 - a_1$.
$d = 13 - 7 = 6$.
- The last term ($a_n$ or $l$) is given as $205$.
Step 2: State the relevant formula.
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
$a_n$ = the $n^{th}$ term
$a$ = the first term
$n$ = the number of terms
$d$ = the common difference
Step 3: Substitute the known values into the formula.
Substituting $a_n = 205$, $a = 7$, and $d = 6$ into the formula:
$205 = 7 + (n - 1)6$
Step 4: Solve for $n$.
Subtract $7$ from both sides of the equation:
$205 - 7 = (n - 1)6$
$198 = (n - 1)6$
Divide both sides by $6$:
$\frac{198}{6} = n - 1$
$33 = n - 1$
Add $1$ to both sides to isolate $n$:
$n = 33 + 1$
$n = 34$
Justification:
Since the number of terms must be a positive integer, and our result $n = 34$ satisfies this condition, the calculation is consistent with the properties of an Arithmetic Progression.
Final Answer: The number of terms in the given AP is 34.
Solution:
Given:
Ramkali's savings in the first week ($a_1$) = ₹ $5$.
The weekly increase in savings ($d$) = ₹ $1.75$.
The savings in the $n$th week ($a_n$) = ₹ $20.75$.
To Find:
The value of $n$ (the number of weeks).
Step 1: Identifying the Arithmetic Progression (AP)
Since the savings increase by a constant amount each week, the sequence of savings forms an Arithmetic Progression.
Let the first term be $a = 5$.
Let the common difference be $d = 1.75$.
The $n$th term of an AP is given by the formula: $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$. [Formula for the $n$th term of an AP]
Step 2: Formulating the Equation
Substitute the given values into the formula:
$20.75 = 5 + (n - 1) \times 1.75$
Step 3: Solving for $n$
Subtract $5$ from both sides of the equation:
$20.75 - 5 = (n - 1) \times 1.75$
$15.75 = (n - 1) \times 1.75$
Divide both sides by $1.75$ to isolate the term $(n - 1)$:
$\frac{15.75}{1.75} = n - 1$
To simplify the division, multiply both numerator and denominator by $100$:
$\frac{1575}{175} = n - 1$
Perform the division:
$1575 \div 175 = 9$
$9 = n - 1$
Add $1$ to both sides to solve for $n$:
$n = 9 + 1$
$n = 10$
Step 4: Verification
If $n = 10$, then $a_{10} = 5 + (10 - 1) \times 1.75$
$a_{10} = 5 + 9 \times 1.75$
$a_{10} = 5 + 15.75$
$a_{10} = 20.75$
[Since the calculated $a_{10}$ matches the given $a_n$, the value of $n$ is correct.]
Final Answer: The value of $n$ is $10$.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) where the 17th term ($a_{17}$) exceeds the 10th term ($a_{10}$) by 7.
To find: The common difference ($d$) of the Arithmetic Progression.
Step 1: Defining the general term of an Arithmetic Progression
The $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by the formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
where:
$a$ = the first term of the AP
$d$ = the common difference
$n$ = the position of the term in the sequence
Step 2: Expressing the 17th and 10th terms using the formula
For the 17th term ($n = 17$):
$a_{17} = a + (17 - 1)d$
$a_{17} = a + 16d$ --- (Equation 1)
For the 10th term ($n = 10$):
$a_{10} = a + (10 - 1)d$
$a_{10} = a + 9d$ --- (Equation 2)
Step 3: Formulating the equation based on the given condition
The problem states that the 17th term exceeds the 10th term by 7. Mathematically, this is expressed as:
$a_{17} - a_{10} = 7$
Step 4: Substituting the expressions into the equation
Substitute Equation 1 and Equation 2 into the condition established in Step 3:
$(a + 16d) - (a + 9d) = 7$
Step 5: Solving for the common difference ($d$)
Distribute the negative sign across the terms in the second parenthesis:
$a + 16d - a - 9d = 7$
Group the like terms:
$(a - a) + (16d - 9d) = 7$
Simplify the expression:
$0 + 7d = 7$
$7d = 7$
Divide both sides by 7 to isolate $d$:
$d = \frac{7}{7}$
$d = 1$
Final Answer: The common difference of the Arithmetic Progression is 1.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) sequence: $18, 15\frac{1}{2}, 13, \dots, -47$.
To find: The number of terms ($n$) in the given AP.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression.
An Arithmetic Progression is defined by its first term ($a$) and its common difference ($d$).
The first term is $a = 18$.
The second term is $a_2 = 15\frac{1}{2} = \frac{31}{2}$.
The common difference ($d$) is calculated as $d = a_2 - a_1$:
$d = \frac{31}{2} - 18$
$d = \frac{31}{2} - \frac{36}{2}$ [Converting 18 to a fraction with denominator 2]
$d = -\frac{5}{2}$
Step 2: State the General Term Formula.
The $n^{th}$ term of an AP is given by the formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula and solve for $n$.
$-47 = 18 + (n - 1)\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)$
Subtract 18 from both sides:
$-47 - 18 = (n - 1)\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)$
$-65 = (n - 1)\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)$
Multiply both sides by $-\frac{2}{5}$ to isolate $(n - 1)$:
$-65 \times \left(-\frac{2}{5}\right) = n - 1$
$\frac{130}{5} = n - 1$ [Since $65 \div 5 = 13$]
$26 = n - 1$
Add 1 to both sides:
$n = 26 + 1$
$n = 27$
Step 4: Conclusion.
Since $n$ represents the count of terms, it must be a positive integer. Our result $n = 27$ satisfies this condition.
Final Answer: The number of terms in the given AP is 27.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) defined by the sequence: $3, 15, 27, 39, \dots$
To Find: The term number $n$ such that the $n^{th}$ term ($a_n$) is $132$ more than the $54^{th}$ term ($a_{54}$).
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression.
The general form of an AP is $a, a+d, a+2d, \dots$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference.
From the given sequence $3, 15, 27, 39, \dots$:
First term ($a$) = $3$
Common difference ($d$) = $a_2 - a_1 = 15 - 3 = 12$
[Verification: $27 - 15 = 12$ and $39 - 27 = 12$. Since the difference is constant, $d = 12$.]
Step 2: State the formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP.
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Step 3: Calculate the $54^{th}$ term ($a_{54}$).
Using the formula $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$ with $n = 54$, $a = 3$, and $d = 12$:
$a_{54} = 3 + (54 - 1) \times 12$
$a_{54} = 3 + (53 \times 12)$
$a_{54} = 3 + 636$
$a_{54} = 639$
Step 4: Formulate the equation based on the problem statement.
The problem states that the $n^{th}$ term is $132$ more than the $54^{th}$ term:
$a_n = a_{54} + 132$
Substituting the value of $a_{54}$ found in Step 3:
$a_n = 639 + 132$
$a_n = 771$
Step 5: Solve for $n$ using the $n^{th}$ term formula.
Substitute $a_n = 771$, $a = 3$, and $d = 12$ into the general formula $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$:
$771 = 3 + (n - 1) \times 12$
Subtract $3$ from both sides:
$771 - 3 = (n - 1) \times 12$
$768 = (n - 1) \times 12$
Divide both sides by $12$:
$\frac{768}{12} = n - 1$
$64 = n - 1$
Add $1$ to both sides:
$n = 64 + 1$
$n = 65$
Final Answer: The 65th term of the AP will be 132 more than its 54th term.
Solution:
Given:
An Arithmetic Progression (AP) consists of $n = 50$ terms.
The 3rd term ($a_3$) is $12$.
The last term ($a_{50}$) is $106$.
To Find:
The 29th term ($a_{29}$) of the AP.
Step 1: Defining the General Formula for an AP
The $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by the formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
Step 2: Formulating Equations based on Given Information
Using the formula for the 3rd term ($n=3$):
$a_3 = a + (3 - 1)d = 12$
$a + 2d = 12$ --- (Equation 1)
Using the formula for the 50th term ($n=50$):
$a_{50} = a + (50 - 1)d = 106$
$a + 49d = 106$ --- (Equation 2)
Step 3: Solving the System of Linear Equations
To find the values of $a$ and $d$, subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2:
$(a + 49d) - (a + 2d) = 106 - 12$
$a - a + 49d - 2d = 94$
$47d = 94$
$d = \frac{94}{47}$
$d = 2$ [Since $47 \times 2 = 94$]
Step 4: Finding the First Term ($a$)
Substitute the value of $d = 2$ into Equation 1:
$a + 2(2) = 12$
$a + 4 = 12$
$a = 12 - 4$
$a = 8$
Step 5: Calculating the 29th Term ($a_{29}$)
Now, use the general formula $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$ for $n = 29$:
$a_{29} = a + (29 - 1)d$
$a_{29} = 8 + (28)(2)$
$a_{29} = 8 + 56$
$a_{29} = 64$
Final Answer: The 29th term of the Arithmetic Progression is 64.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) sequence: $11, 8, 5, 2, \dots$ and a specific number $-150$.
To Find: Whether $-150$ is a term of the given Arithmetic Progression.
Step 1: Identifying the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression
An Arithmetic Progression is defined by its first term ($a$) and its common difference ($d$).
The given sequence is: $11, 8, 5, 2, \dots$
Let the first term be $a = 11$.
The common difference ($d$) is calculated by subtracting any term from the term that follows it:
$d = a_2 - a_1 = 8 - 11 = -3$
$d = a_3 - a_2 = 5 - 8 = -3$
Thus, $a = 11$ and $d = -3$.
Step 2: Applying the General Term Formula
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
Step 3: Setting up the equation
Assume that $-150$ is the $n^{th}$ term of the AP. Therefore, we set $a_n = -150$.
Substituting the known values into the formula:
$-150 = 11 + (n - 1)(-3)$
Step 4: Solving for $n$
Subtract $11$ from both sides of the equation:
$-150 - 11 = (n - 1)(-3)$
$-161 = (n - 1)(-3)$
Divide both sides by $-3$:
$\frac{-161}{-3} = n - 1$
$\frac{161}{3} = n - 1$
Add $1$ to both sides to isolate $n$:
$n = \frac{161}{3} + 1$
$n = \frac{161 + 3}{3}$
$n = \frac{164}{3}$
$n = 54.66\dots$
Step 5: Logical Conclusion
In an Arithmetic Progression, the position of a term ($n$) must always be a natural number (i.e., a positive integer: $1, 2, 3, \dots$).
[Since $n = 54.66\dots$ is not an integer, it implies that $-150$ cannot be a term in this sequence.]
Final Answer: -150 is not a term of the given AP because the value of $n$ is not a positive integer.
Solution:
Given:
Let the two Arithmetic Progressions (APs) be denoted as $AP_1$ and $AP_2$.
Let the first term of $AP_1$ be $a_1$ and the first term of $AP_2$ be $a_2$.
Let the common difference for both APs be $d$ (since it is given that they have the same common difference).
The difference between their 100th terms is $100$. That is, $a_{100} - A_{100} = 100$, where $a_{100}$ is the 100th term of $AP_1$ and $A_{100}$ is the 100th term of $AP_2$.
To Find:
The difference between their 1000th terms, i.e., $a_{1000} - A_{1000}$.
Step 1: Expressing the $n^{th}$ term of an AP
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
[Where $a$ is the first term, $n$ is the position of the term, and $d$ is the common difference.]
Step 2: Formulating the equation for the 100th terms
For $AP_1$: $a_{100} = a_1 + (100 - 1)d = a_1 + 99d$
For $AP_2$: $A_{100} = a_2 + (100 - 1)d = a_2 + 99d$
Given that $a_{100} - A_{100} = 100$, we substitute the expressions:
$(a_1 + 99d) - (a_2 + 99d) = 100$
$a_1 + 99d - a_2 - 99d = 100$
$a_1 - a_2 = 100$ --- (Equation 1)
Step 3: Formulating the expression for the 1000th terms
For $AP_1$: $a_{1000} = a_1 + (1000 - 1)d = a_1 + 999d$
For $AP_2$: $A_{1000} = a_2 + (1000 - 1)d = a_2 + 999d$
Step 4: Calculating the difference between the 1000th terms
Difference = $a_{1000} - A_{1000}$
Difference = $(a_1 + 999d) - (a_2 + 999d)$
Difference = $a_1 + 999d - a_2 - 999d$
Difference = $a_1 - a_2$
Step 5: Substituting the value from Equation 1
Since we found in Equation 1 that $a_1 - a_2 = 100$, we substitute this value into our result:
Difference = $100$
Final Answer: The difference between their 1000th terms is 100.
Solution:
Given: The range of numbers is between 10 and 250. We are looking for multiples of 4 within this range.
To find: The total number of multiples of 4 that lie between 10 and 250.
Step 1: Identifying the first and last terms of the Arithmetic Progression (AP)
To find the first multiple of 4 after 10: $10 \div 4 = 2$ with a remainder of $2$. The next multiple is $4 \times 3 = 12$. Thus, the first term ($a$) is $12$.
To find the last multiple of 4 before 250: $250 \div 4 = 62.5$. The largest integer multiple is $4 \times 62 = 248$. Thus, the last term ($a_n$) is $248$.
Step 2: Defining the Arithmetic Progression
The sequence of multiples of 4 between 10 and 250 is: $12, 16, 20, \dots, 248$.
Here, the first term $a = 12$.
The common difference $d = 16 - 12 = 4$.
The $n^{th}$ term $a_n = 248$.
Step 3: Applying the formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by: $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Substituting the known values into the formula: $248 = 12 + (n - 1)4$
Step 4: Solving for $n$
Subtract 12 from both sides: $248 - 12 = (n - 1)4$ $236 = (n - 1)4$
Divide both sides by 4: $\frac{236}{4} = n - 1$ $59 = n - 1$
Add 1 to both sides: $n = 59 + 1$ $n = 60$
Justification: Since the sequence is finite and follows a constant common difference, the number of terms $n$ represents the count of multiples of 4 within the specified interval.
Final Answer: There are 60 multiples of 4 that lie between 10 and 250.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) with missing terms represented as: $\square, 13, \square, 3$.
To find: The missing terms in the first and third positions of the sequence.
Step 1: Defining the variables of the Arithmetic Progression
Let the terms of the Arithmetic Progression be denoted by $a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4$.
The general form of an AP is given by $a_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference.
From the given sequence:
$a_1 = \square$
$a_2 = 13$
$a_3 = \square$
$a_4 = 3$
Step 2: Formulating the equations based on the general term formula
Using the formula $a_n = a + (n-1)d$:
For the second term ($n=2$):
$a_2 = a + (2-1)d = a + d = 13$ --- (Equation 1)
For the fourth term ($n=4$):
$a_4 = a + (4-1)d = a + 3d = 3$ --- (Equation 2)
Step 3: Solving the system of linear equations
To find the common difference $d$, subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2:
$(a + 3d) - (a + d) = 3 - 13$
$a - a + 3d - d = -10$
$2d = -10$
$d = \frac{-10}{2}$
$d = -5$
Now, substitute the value of $d$ into Equation 1 to find the first term $a$:
$a + (-5) = 13$
$a = 13 + 5$
$a = 18$
Step 4: Calculating the missing terms
The first term ($a_1$) is $a = 18$.
The third term ($a_3$) is calculated as:
$a_3 = a + 2d$
$a_3 = 18 + 2(-5)$ [Substituting $a=18$ and $d=-5$]
$a_3 = 18 - 10$
$a_3 = 8$
Verification:
The sequence is $18, 13, 8, 3$.
Common difference check: $13 - 18 = -5$; $8 - 13 = -5$; $3 - 8 = -5$.
Since the common difference is constant, the values are correct.
Final Answer: The missing terms are 18 and 8. The complete AP is 18, 13, 8, 3.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) with the first term $a = 5$ and the fourth term $a_4 = 9\frac{1}{2}$.
To find: The missing terms in the boxes, which correspond to the second term ($a_2$) and the third term ($a_3$).
Step 1: Expressing the given terms using the general formula for an AP.
The general term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by the formula: $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$, where $a$ is the first term, $d$ is the common difference, and $n$ is the position of the term.
Given $a = 5$.
Given $a_4 = 9\frac{1}{2} = \frac{19}{2}$.
Step 2: Formulating the equation for the common difference ($d$).
Using the formula for the fourth term ($n=4$):
$a_4 = a + (4 - 1)d$
$\frac{19}{2} = 5 + 3d$ [Substituting the known values]
Subtract 5 from both sides:
$\frac{19}{2} - 5 = 3d$
$\frac{19 - 10}{2} = 3d$ [Finding a common denominator]
$\frac{9}{2} = 3d$
Divide both sides by 3:
$d = \frac{9}{2 \times 3}$
$d = \frac{3}{2}$ or $1.5$
Step 3: Calculating the missing terms.
Now that we have $a = 5$ and $d = \frac{3}{2}$, we can find the missing terms $a_2$ and $a_3$.
For the second term ($a_2$):
$a_2 = a + d$
$a_2 = 5 + \frac{3}{2}$
$a_2 = \frac{10 + 3}{2} = \frac{13}{2} = 6\frac{1}{2}$
For the third term ($a_3$):
$a_3 = a + 2d$
$a_3 = 5 + 2(\frac{3}{2})$
$a_3 = 5 + 3 = 8$
Verification:
The sequence is $5, 6\frac{1}{2}, 8, 9\frac{1}{2}$.
Common difference check: $6.5 - 5 = 1.5$; $8 - 6.5 = 1.5$; $9.5 - 8 = 1.5$. Since the common difference is constant, the values are correct.
Final Answer: The missing terms are $6\frac{1}{2}$ and $8$.
Solution:
Given:
Two Arithmetic Progressions (APs):
AP 1: $63, 65, 67, \dots$
AP 2: $3, 10, 17, \dots$
To Find:
The value of $n$ for which the $n$th term of AP 1 is equal to the $n$th term of AP 2.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the first AP.
For the first AP: $63, 65, 67, \dots$
Let the first term be $a_1$ and the common difference be $d_1$.
$a_1 = 63$
$d_1 = 65 - 63 = 2$
The formula for the $n$th term of an AP is $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$.
Therefore, the $n$th term of the first AP ($A_n$) is:
$A_n = 63 + (n - 1)2$
$A_n = 63 + 2n - 2$
$A_n = 61 + 2n$ --- (Equation 1)
Step 2: Identify the parameters of the second AP.
For the second AP: $3, 10, 17, \dots$
Let the first term be $a_2$ and the common difference be $d_2$.
$a_2 = 3$
$d_2 = 10 - 3 = 7$
Therefore, the $n$th term of the second AP ($B_n$) is:
$B_n = 3 + (n - 1)7$
$B_n = 3 + 7n - 7$
$B_n = 7n - 4$ --- (Equation 2)
Step 3: Equate the $n$th terms and solve for $n$.
According to the problem, the $n$th terms are equal, so $A_n = B_n$.
Substituting Equation 1 and Equation 2:
$61 + 2n = 7n - 4$
Rearranging the terms to isolate $n$:
$61 + 4 = 7n - 2n$ [Transposing $-4$ to the left and $2n$ to the right]
$65 = 5n$
$n = \frac{65}{5}$ [Dividing both sides by 5]
$n = 13$
Step 4: Verification (Optional but recommended).
For $n = 13$ in AP 1: $A_{13} = 63 + (13 - 1)2 = 63 + 12(2) = 63 + 24 = 87$.
For $n = 13$ in AP 2: $B_{13} = 3 + (13 - 1)7 = 3 + 12(7) = 3 + 84 = 87$.
Since $87 = 87$, the value is verified.
Final Answer: The value of $n$ for which the $n$th terms of the two APs are equal is 13.
Solution:
Given:
The starting annual salary of Subba Rao in the year 1995 is $a = 5000$.
The annual increment is $d = 200$.
The target annual salary is $a_n = 7000$.
To Find:
The year in which his annual income reaches ₹ 7000.
Step 1: Identifying the Arithmetic Progression (AP)
Since the salary increases by a fixed amount every year, the sequence of annual salaries forms an Arithmetic Progression.
The general form of an AP is given by: $a, a+d, a+2d, \dots, a+(n-1)d$.
Here, the first term $a = 5000$ and the common difference $d = 200$.
Step 2: Applying the Formula for the $n^{th}$ term
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Substituting the given values into the formula:
$7000 = 5000 + (n - 1)200$
Step 3: Solving for $n$
Subtract 5000 from both sides of the equation:
$7000 - 5000 = (n - 1)200$
$2000 = (n - 1)200$
Divide both sides by 200:
$\frac{2000}{200} = n - 1$
$10 = n - 1$
Add 1 to both sides:
$n = 10 + 1$
$n = 11$
Step 4: Determining the Year
The salary reached ₹ 7000 in the $11^{th}$ year of his service.
Since he started in 1995, the year is calculated as:
Year = (Starting Year) + $(n - 1)$
Year = $1995 + (11 - 1)$
Year = $1995 + 10$
Year = $2005$
Final Answer: Subba Rao's income reached ₹ 7000 in the year 2005.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) with the first term $a = -4$ and the sixth term $a_6 = 6$. The sequence is $-4, \square, \square, \square, \square, 6$.
To find: The four missing terms in the sequence, which correspond to $a_2, a_3, a_4,$ and $a_5$.
Step 1: Identify the general formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP.
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
where $a$ is the first term, $d$ is the common difference, and $n$ is the position of the term.
Step 2: Formulate equations based on the given information.
We are given:
$a_1 = a = -4$
$a_6 = 6$
Using the formula $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$ for $n = 6$:
$a_6 = a + (6 - 1)d$
$6 = -4 + 5d$ [Substituting the known values of $a_6$ and $a$]
Step 3: Solve for the common difference ($d$).
$6 + 4 = 5d$ [Adding 4 to both sides]
$10 = 5d$
$d = \frac{10}{5}$ [Dividing both sides by 5]
$d = 2$
Step 4: Calculate the missing terms.
Now that we have $a = -4$ and $d = 2$, we can find the missing terms using $a_n = a + (n - 1)d$:
For the second term ($a_2$):
$a_2 = a + d = -4 + 2 = -2$
For the third term ($a_3$):
$a_3 = a + 2d = -4 + 2(2) = -4 + 4 = 0$
For the fourth term ($a_4$):
$a_4 = a + 3d = -4 + 3(2) = -4 + 6 = 2$
For the fifth term ($a_5$):
$a_5 = a + 4d = -4 + 4(2) = -4 + 8 = 4$
Step 5: Verification.
The sequence is $-4, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6$.
Checking the common difference: $-2 - (-4) = 2$; $0 - (-2) = 2$; $2 - 0 = 2$; $4 - 2 = 2$; $6 - 4 = 2$.
Since the common difference is constant, the values are correct.
Final Answer: The missing terms are -2, 0, 2, and 4. The complete AP is -4, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6.
Solution:
Given:
1. The third term of the Arithmetic Progression ($a_3$) = $16$.
2. The seventh term ($a_7$) exceeds the fifth term ($a_5$) by $12$, which can be written as: $a_7 = a_5 + 12$.
To Find:
The Arithmetic Progression (AP), which is defined by its first term ($a$) and common difference ($d$).
Step 1: Establishing the General Formula
The $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by the formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference.
Step 2: Formulating Equations based on Given Conditions
For the third term ($n=3$):
$a_3 = a + (3 - 1)d$
$16 = a + 2d$ --- (Equation 1)
For the relationship between the seventh and fifth terms:
$a_7 = a + (7 - 1)d = a + 6d$
$a_5 = a + (5 - 1)d = a + 4d$
Given $a_7 = a_5 + 12$, substitute the expressions:
$(a + 6d) = (a + 4d) + 12$
Step 3: Solving for the Common Difference ($d$)
Subtract $a$ from both sides:
$6d = 4d + 12$
Subtract $4d$ from both sides:
$6d - 4d = 12$
$2d = 12$
$d = \frac{12}{2}$
$d = 6$
Step 4: Solving for the First Term ($a$)
Substitute $d = 6$ into Equation 1:
$16 = a + 2(6)$
$16 = a + 12$
$a = 16 - 12$
$a = 4$
Step 5: Constructing the Arithmetic Progression
The general form of an AP is $a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, \dots$
Term 1 ($a_1$) = $4$
Term 2 ($a_2$) = $a + d = 4 + 6 = 10$
Term 3 ($a_3$) = $a + 2d = 4 + 2(6) = 4 + 12 = 16$
Term 4 ($a_4$) = $a + 3d = 4 + 3(6) = 4 + 18 = 22$
Final Answer: The Arithmetic Progression is 4, 10, 16, 22, ...
Solution:
Given:
To find:
Step 1: Identifying the relevant formula
For any Arithmetic Progression (AP), the $n$th term ($a_n$) is calculated using the standard formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
[Where $a$ is the first term, $n$ is the position of the term, and $d$ is the common difference between consecutive terms.]
Step 2: Substituting the given values into the formula
Substitute $a = 7$, $d = 3$, and $n = 8$ into the formula:
$a_8 = 7 + (8 - 1) \times 3$
Step 3: Performing the arithmetic operations
Following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):
First, solve the expression within the parentheses:
$a_8 = 7 + (7) \times 3$
[Since $8 - 1 = 7$]
Next, perform the multiplication:
$a_8 = 7 + 21$
[Since $7 \times 3 = 21$]
Finally, perform the addition:
$a_8 = 28$
Final Answer: The value of the 8th term ($a_n$) is 28.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) with the second term $a_2 = 38$ and the sixth term $a_6 = -22$.
To find: The missing terms $a_1$, $a_3$, $a_4$, and $a_5$.
Step 1: Define the general term of an AP.
The $n^{th}$ term of an Arithmetic Progression is given by the formula:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference.
Step 2: Formulate equations based on the given terms.
For the second term ($n=2$):
$a_2 = a + (2 - 1)d = 38$
$a + d = 38$ --- (Equation 1)
For the sixth term ($n=6$):
$a_6 = a + (6 - 1)d = -22$
$a + 5d = -22$ --- (Equation 2)
Step 3: Solve the system of linear equations for $a$ and $d$.
Subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2:
$(a + 5d) - (a + d) = -22 - 38$
$a - a + 5d - d = -60$
$4d = -60$
$d = \frac{-60}{4}$
$d = -15$ [Since the common difference is constant]
Substitute $d = -15$ into Equation 1:
$a + (-15) = 38$
$a = 38 + 15$
$a = 53$
Step 4: Calculate the missing terms.
The first term $a_1 = a = 53$.
The third term $a_3 = a + 2d = 53 + 2(-15) = 53 - 30 = 23$.
The fourth term $a_4 = a + 3d = 53 + 3(-15) = 53 - 45 = 8$.
The fifth term $a_5 = a + 4d = 53 + 4(-15) = 53 - 60 = -7$.
Summary of terms:
$a_1 = 53$
$a_2 = 38$
$a_3 = 23$
$a_4 = 8$
$a_5 = -7$
$a_6 = -22$
Final Answer: The missing terms are 53, 23, 8, and -7. The complete AP is 53, 38, 23, 8, -7, -22.
Solution:
Given: An Arithmetic Progression (AP) sequence: $-3, -\frac{1}{2}, 2, \dots$
To find: The $11^{th}$ term of the given Arithmetic Progression.
Step 1: Identify the parameters of the Arithmetic Progression.
An Arithmetic Progression is defined by its first term ($a$) and its common difference ($d$).
The first term is given by: $a = -3$.
The common difference ($d$) is calculated by subtracting the first term from the second term:
$d = a_2 - a_1$
$d = -\frac{1}{2} - (-3)$
$d = -\frac{1}{2} + 3$
To add these, we find a common denominator:
$d = -\frac{1}{2} + \frac{6}{2}$
$d = \frac{5}{2}$
Step 2: State the formula for the $n^{th}$ term of an AP.
The formula for the $n^{th}$ term ($a_n$) of an Arithmetic Progression is given by:
$a_n = a + (n - 1)d$
Where:
Step 3: Substitute the known values into the formula.
We need to find the $11^{th}$ term, so $n = 11$.
$a = -3$
$d = \frac{5}{2}$
$a_{11} = -3 + (11 - 1) \times \left(\frac{5}{2}\right)$
Step 4: Perform the arithmetic calculations.
$a_{11} = -3 + (10) \times \left(\frac{5}{2}\right)$
[Since $11 - 1 = 10$]
$a_{11} = -3 + \left(\frac{10 \times 5}{2}\right)$
$a_{11} = -3 + \left(\frac{50}{2}\right)$
$a_{11} = -3 + 25$
[Since $50 \div 2 = 25$]
$a_{11} = 22$
Final Answer: The 11th term of the AP is 22.