Arithmetic Progression

Practice Set 3.1

Q. 1 A. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

2, 4, 6, 8, . . .

Answer :

2, 4, 6, 8, . . .

Here, the first term, a1 = 2

Second term, a2 = 4

a3 = 6

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 4 – 2 = 2

Also, a3 – a2 = 6 – 4 = 2

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 2.

Q. 1 B. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

Answer :

Here, the first term, a1 = 2

Since, the common difference is same.

1
Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, 𝑑 = .
2

Q. 1 C. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

– 10, – 6, – 2, 2, . . .

Answer :

– 10, – 6, – 2,2, . . .

Here, the first term, a1 = – 10

Second term, a2 = – 6

a3 = – 2

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = – 6 – ( – 10) = – 6 + 10 = 4

Also, a3 – a2 = – 2 – ( – 6) = – 2 + 6 = 4

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 4.

Q. 1 D. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

0.3, 0.33, .0333, . . .

Answer :

0.3, 0.33, 0.333,…..

Here, the first term, a1 = 0.3

Second term, a2 = 0.33

a3 = 0.333

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 0.33 – 0.3 = 0.03

Also, a3 – a2 = 0.333 – 0.33 = 0.003

Since, the common difference is not same.

Hence the terms are not in Arithmetic progression

Q. 1 E. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

0, – 4, – 8, – 12, . . .

Answer :

0, – 4, – 8, – 12, . . .

Here, the first term, a1 = 0

Second term, a2 = – 4

a3 = – 8

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = – 4 – 0 = – 4

Also, a3 – a2 = – 8 – ( – 4) = – 8 + 4 = – 4

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = – 4.

Q. 1 F. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.
Answer :

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, 𝑑 = 0.

Q. 1 G. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

Answer :

3, 3 + √2, 3 + 2√2, 3 + 3√2, ….

Here, the first term, a1 = 3

Second term, a2 = 3 + √2
a3 = 3 + 2√2

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 3 + √2 – 3 = √2

Also, a3 – a2 = 3 + 2√2 –(3 + √2) = 3 + 2√2 – 3 – √2 = √2

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = √2 .

Q. 1 H. Which of the following sequences are A.P. ? If they are A.P. find the
common difference.

127, 132, 137, . . .

Answer : 127, 132, 137, . . .

Here, the first term, a1 = 127

Second term, a2 = 132

a3 = 137

Now, common difference = a2 – a1 = 132 – 127 = 5

Also, a3 – a2 = 137 – 132 = 5

Since, the common difference is same.

Hence the terms are in Arithmetic progression with common difference, d = 5.

Q. 2 A. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of

the following.

a = 10, d = 5

Answer : a = 10, d = 5

Let a1 = a = 10

Since, the common difference d = 5

Using formula an + 1 = an + d

Thus, a2 = a1 + d = 10 + 5 = 15
a3 = a2 + d = 15 + 5 = 20

a4 = a3 + d = 20 + 5 = 25

Hence, An A.P with common difference 5 is 10, 15, 20, 25,….

Q. 2 B. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of

the following.

a = – 3, d = 0

Answer :

a = – 3, d = 0

Let a1 = a = – 3

Since, the common difference d = 0

Using formula an + 1 = an + d

Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3

a3 = a2 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3

a4 = a 3 + d = – 3 + 0 = – 3

Hence, An A.P with common difference 0 is – 3, – 3, – 3, – 3,….

Q. 2 C. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of

the following.

Answer :

Let a1 = a = – 7
Q. 2 D. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of
the following.

a = – 1.25, d = 3

Answer : a = – 1.25, d = 3

Let a1 = a = – 1.25

Since, the common difference d = 3

Using formula an + 1 = an + d

Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 1.25 + 3 = 1.75

a3 = a2 + d = 1.75 + 3 = 4.75

a4 = a3 + d = 4.75 + 3 = 7.75

Hence, An A.P with common difference 3 is – 1.25, 1.75, 4.75, 7.75

Q. 2 E. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of

the following.

a = 6, d = – 3

Answer :
a = 6, d = – 3

Let a1 = a = 6

Since, the common difference d = – 3

Using formula an + 1 = an + d

Thus, a2 = a1 + d = 6 + ( – 3) = 6 – 3 = 3

a3 = a2 + d = 3 + ( – 3) = 3 – 3 = 0

a4 = a3 + d = 0 + ( – 3) = – 3

Hence, An A.P with common difference – 3 is 6, 3, 0, – 3…

Q. 2 F. Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in each of

the following.

a = – 19, d = – 4

Answer :

a = – 19, d = – 4

Let a1 = a = – 19

Since, the common difference d = – 4

Using formula an + 1 = an + d

Thus, a2 = a1 + d = – 19 + ( – 4) = – 19 – 4 = – 23

a3 = a2 + d = – 23 + ( – 4) = – 23 – 4 = – 27

a4 = a3 + d = – 27 + ( – 4) = – 27 – 4 = – 31

Hence, An A.P with common difference – 4 is – 19, – 23, – 27, – 31,….

Q. 3 A. Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.

5, 1, – 3, – 7, . . .

Answer :

5, 1, – 3, – 7, . . .
First term a1 = 5

Second term a2 = 1

Third term a3 = – 3

We know that d = an + 1 – an

Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 1 – 5 = – 4

Hence, the common difference d = – 4 and first term is 5

Q. 3 B. Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.

0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, . . .

Answer :

0.6, 0.9, 1.2, 1.5, . . .

First term a1 = 0.6

Second term a2 = 0.9

Third term a3 = 1.2

We know that d = an + 1 – an

Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 0.9 – 0.6 = 0.3

Hence, the common difference d = 0.3 and first term is 0.6

Q. 3 C. Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.

127, 135, 143, 151, . . .

Answer : 127, 135, 143, 151, . . .

First term a1 = 127

Second term a2 = 135

Third term a3 = 143

We know that d = an + 1 – an
Thus, d = a2 – a1 = 135 – 127 = 8

Hence, the common difference d = 8 and first term is 127

Q. 3 D. Find the first term and common difference for each of the A.P.

Answer :

Practice Set 3.2

Q. 1 A. Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.

1, 8, 15, 22, . . .

Here
Answer :

1, 8, 15, 22, . . .

First term a = 1

Second term t1 = 8

Third term t2 = 15

Fourth term t3 = 22

We know that d = tn + 1 – tn

Thus, t2 – t1 = 15 – 8 = 7

t3 – t2 = 22 – 15 = 7

Thus, d = 7

Q. 1 B. Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.

3, 6, 9, 12, . . .

Answer : 3,6,9,12, . . .

First term a = 3

Second term t1 = 6

Third term t2 = 9
Fourth term t3 = 12

We know that d = tn + 1 – tn

Thus, t2 – t1 = 9 – 6 = 3

t3 – t2 = 12 – 9 = 3

Thus, d = 3

Q. 1 C. Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.

Answer : – 3, – 8, – 13, – 18, . . .

First term a = – 3

Second term t1 = – 8

Third term t2 = – 13

Fourth term t3 = – 18

We know that d = tn + 1 – tn

Thus, t2 – t1 = – 13 – ( – 8) = – 13 + 8 = – 5

t3 – t2 = – 18 – ( – 13) = – 18 + 13 = – 5

Thus, d = – 5
Q. 1 D. Write the correct number in the given boxes from the following A. P.

Answer : 70, 60, 50, 40, . . .

First term a = 70

Second term t1 = 60

Third term t2 = 50

Fourth term t3 = 40

We know that d = tn + 1 – tn

Thus, t2 – t1 = 50 – 60 = – 10

t3 – t2 = 40 – 50 = – 10

Thus, d = – 10

Q. 2. Decide whether following sequence is an A.P., if so find the 20th term of the
progression.

– 12, – 5, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, . . .

Answer : Given A.P. is – 12, – 5, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, . . .

Where first term a = – 12

Second term t1 = – 5

Third term t2 = 2

Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 2 – ( – 5) = 2 + 5 = 7

We know that, nth term of an A.P. is

tn = a + (n – 1)d
We need to find the 20th term,

Here n = 20

Thus, t20 = – 12 + (20 – 1)× 7

t20 = – 12 + (19)× 7 = – 12 + 133 = 121

Thus, t20 = 121

Q. 3. Given Arithmetic Progression 12, 16, 20, 24, . . . Find the 24th term of this
progression.

Answer : Given A.P. is 12, 16, 20, 24, . . .

Where first term a = 12

Second term t1 = 16

Third term t2 = 20

Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 20 – 16 = 4

We know that, nth term of an A.P. is

tn = a + (n – 1)d

We need to find the 24th term,

Here n = 24

Thus, t24 = 12 + (24 – 1)× 4

t24 = 12 + (23)× 4 = 12 + 92 = 104

Thus, t24 = 104

Q. 4. Find the 19th term of the following A.P.

7, 13, 19, 25, . . .

Answer : Given A.P. is 7, 13, 19, 25, . . .

Where first term a = 7

Second term t1 = 13
Third term t2 = 19

Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = 19 – 13 = 6

We know that, nth term of an A.P. is

tn = a + (n – 1)d

We need to find the 19th term,

Here n = 19

Thus, t19 = 7 + (19 – 1)× 6

t19 = 7 + (18)× 6 = 7 + 108 = 115

Thus, t19 = 115

Q. 5. Find the 27th term of the following A.P.

9, 4, – 1, – 6, – 11, . . .

Answer : Given A.P. is 9, 4, – 1, – 6, – 11, . . .

Where first term a = 9

Second term t1 = 4

Third term t2 = – 1

Common Difference d = t2 – t1 = – 1 – 4 = – 5

We know that, nth term of an A.P. is

tn = a + (n – 1)d

We need to find the 27th term,

Here n = 27

Thus, t27 = 9 + (27 – 1)× ( – 5)

t27 = 9 + (26)× ( – 5) = 9 – 130 = – 121

Thus, t27 = – 121

Q. 6. Find how many three digit natural numbers are divisible by 5.

Answer : List of three digit number divisible by 5 are

100, 105,110,115,……….. 995

Let us find how many such number are there?

From the above sequence, we know that

tn = 995, a = 100

t1 = 105, t2 = 110

Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 110 – 105 = 5

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

we can find value of “n”

Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,

995 = 100 + (n – 1)× 5

⇒ 995 – 100 = (n – 1)× 5

⇒ 895 = (n – 1) × 5

⇒ n = 179 + 1 = 180

Q. 7. The 11th term and the 21st term of an A.P. are 16 and 29 respectively, then
find the 41th term of that A.P.

Answer : Given: t11 = 16 and t21 = 29

To find: t41

Using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d
we will find value of “a” and “d”

Let, t11 = a + (11 – 1) d

⇒ 16 = a + 10 d …..(1)

t21 = a + (21 – 1) d

⇒ 29 = a + 20 d …..(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2), we get,

⇒ 29 – 16 = (a – a) + (20 d – 10 d)

⇒ 13 = 10 d

Substitute value of “d” in eq. (1) to get value of “a”

⇒ 16 = a + 13

⇒ a = 16 – 13 = 3

Now, we will find the value of t41 using nth term of an A.P. formula

⇒ t41 = 3 + 4 × 13 = 3 + 52 = 55

Thus, t41 = 55

Q. 8. 11, 8, 5, 2, . . . In this A.P. which term is number – 151?

Answer : By, given A.P. 11, 8, 5, 2, . . .

we know that
a = 11, t1 = 8, t2 = 5

Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 5 – 8 = – 3

Given: tn = – 151

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

we can find value of “n”

Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,

– 151 = 11 + (n – 1)× ( – 3)

⇒ – 151 – 11 = (n – 1)× ( – 3)

⇒ – 162 = (n – 1) × ( – 3)

⇒ n = 54 + 1 = 55

Q. 9. In the natural numbers from 10 to 250, how many are divisible by 4?

Answer : List of number divisible by 4 in between 10 to 250 are

12, 16,20,24,……….. 248

Let us find how many such number are there?

From the above sequence, we know that

tn = 248, a = 12

t1 = 16, t2 = 20

Thus, d = t2 – t1 = 20 – 16 = 4

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

we can find value of “n”

Thus, on substituting all the value in formula we get,

248 = 12 + (n – 1)× 4

⇒ 248 – 12 = (n – 1)× 4

⇒ 236 = (n – 1) × 4

⇒ n = 59 + 1 = 60

Q. 10. In an A.P. 17th term is 7 more than its 10th term. Find the common
difference.

Answer :

Given: t17 = 7 + t10 ……(1)

In t17, n = 17

In t10, n = 10

By using nth term of an A.P. formula,

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth term

Thus, on using formula in eq. (1) we get,

⇒ a + (17 – 1)d = 7 + (a + (10 – 1)d)

⇒ a + 16 d = 7 + (a + 9 d)

⇒ a + 16 d – a – 9 d = 7

⇒7d=7
Thus, common difference “d” = 1

Practice Set 3.3

Q. 1. First term and common difference of an A.P. are 6 and 3 respectively ; find
S27.

a = 6, d = 3, S27 = ?

Answer :

Given: First term a = 6

Common Difference d = 3

To find: S27 where n = 27

By using sum of nth term of an A.P. is

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S27

Thus, S27 = 1215

Q. 2. Find the sum of first 123 even natural numbers.

Answer : List of first 123 even natural number is

2,4,6,…….

Where first term a = 2

Second term t1 = 4

Third term t2 = 6

Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 6 – 4 = 2

n = 123

By using sum of nth term of an A.P. is

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms
Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S n

Thus, Sn = 15252

Q. 3. Find the sum of all even numbers from 1 to 350.

Answer : List of even natural number between 1 to 350 is

2,4,6,…….348

Where first term a = 2

Second term t1 = 4

Third term t2 = 6

Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 6 – 4 = 2

tn = 348 (As we have to find the sum of even numbers between 1 and 350 therefore
excluding 350 )

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms
we can find value of “n” by substituting all the value in formula we get,

⇒ 348 = 2 + (n – 1) × 2

⇒ 348 – 2 = 2(n – 1)

⇒ 346 = 2(n – 1)

⇒ n = 173 + 1 = 174

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S n

Thus, S174 = 30,450

Q. 4. In an A.P. 19th term is 52 and 38th term is 128, find sum of first 56 terms.

Answer : Given: t19 = 52 and t38 = 128

To find: value of “a” and “d”

Using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

we will find value of “a” and “d”

Let, t19 = a + (19 – 1) d

⇒ 52 = a + 18 d …..(1)

t38 = a + (38 – 1) d

⇒ 128 = a + 37 d …..(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2), we get,

⇒ 128 – 52 = (a – a) + (37 d – 18 d)

⇒ 76 = 19 d

Substitute value of “d” in eq. (1) to get value of “a”

⇒ 52 = a + 18 ×4

⇒ 52 = a + 72

⇒ a = 52 – 72 = – 20

Now, to find value of S56 we will using formula of sum of n terms

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S n

⇒S56 = 28 × [ – 40 + 55×4]

⇒S56 = 28 × [ – 40 + 220]

⇒S56 = 28 × 180 = 5040

Thus, S56 = 5040

Q. 5. Complete the following activity to find the sum of natural numbers from 1 to
140 which are divisible by 4.

Answer : List of natural number divisible by 4 between 1 to 140 is

4,8,12,…….136

Where first term a = 4

Second term t1 = 8

Third term t2 = 12

Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 12 – 8 = 4

tn = 136

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

we can find value of “n” by substituting all the value in formula we get,

⇒ 136 = 4 + (n – 1) × 4

⇒ 136 – 4 = 4(n – 1)

⇒ 132 = 4(n – 1)

⇒ n = 33 + 1 = 34

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term
d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, Substituting given value in formula we can find the value of S 34

⇒S34 = 17 × [8 + 33×4]

⇒S34 = 17 × [8 + 132]

⇒S34 = 17 × 140 = 2380

Thus, S34 = 2380

Q. 6. Sum of first 55 terms in an A.P. is 3300, find its 28th term.

Answer :

Given: S55 = 3300 where n = 55

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒ 3300 = 55 × [ a + 27d]

⇒ a + 27d = 60 ……(1)

We need to find value of 28th term i.e t28

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

we can find value of t28 by substituting all the value in formula we get,

⇒ t28 = a + (28 – 1) d

⇒ t28 = a + 27 d

From eq. (1) we get,

⇒ t28 = a + 27 d = 60

⇒ t28 = 60

Q. 7. In an A.P. sum of three consecutive terms is 27 and their product is 504 find
the terms? (Assume that three consecutive terms in A.P. are a – d, a, a + d.)

Answer :

Let the first term be a – d

the second term be a

the third term be a + d

Given: sum of consecutive three term is 27

⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) = 27

⇒ 3 a = 27

Also, Given product of three consecutive term is 504

⇒ (a – d)× a × (a + d) = 504

⇒ (9 – d) × 9 × (9 + d) = 504 (since, a = 9)

⇒ 92 – d2 = 56 (since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)

⇒ 81 – d2 = 56

⇒ d2 = 81 – 56 = 25

⇒ d = √25 = ± 5

Case 1:

Thus, if a = 9 and d = 5

Then the three terms are,

First term a – d = 9 – 5 = 4

Second term a = 9

Third term a + d = 9 + 5 = 14

Thus, the A.P. is 4, 9, 14

Case 2:

Thus, if a = 9 and d = – 5
Then the three terms are,

First term a – d = 9 – ( – 5) = 9 + 5 = 14

Second term a = 9

Third term a + d = 9 + ( – 5) = 9 – 5 = 4

Thus, the A.P. is 14, 9, 4

Q. 8. Find four consecutive terms in an A.P. whose sum is 12 and sum of 3rd and
4th term is 14.

(Assume the four consecutive terms in A.P. are a – d, a, a + d, a + 2d.)

Answer : Let the first term be a – d

the second term be a

the third term be a + d

the fourth term be a + 2 d

Given: sum of consecutive four term is 12

⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) + (a + 2d) = 12

⇒ 4 a + 2d = 12

⇒ 2(2 a + d) = 12

⇒ 2a + d = 6 …..(1)

Also, sum of third and fourth term is 14

⇒ (a + d) + (a + 2d) = 14

⇒ 2a + 3d = 14 ……(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2) we get,

⇒(2a + 3d) – (2a + d) = 14 – 6

⇒2a + 3d – 2a – d = 8

⇒ 2d = 8

⇒d=4

Substituting value of “d” in eq. (1) we get,

⇒ 2a + 4 = 6

⇒ 2a = 6 – 4 = 2

⇒a=1

Thus, a = 1 and d = 4

Hence, first term a – d = 1 – 4 = – 3

the second term a = 1

the third term a + d = 1 + 4 = 5

the fourth term a + 2 d = 1 + 2×4 = 1 + 8 = 9

Thus, the A.P. is – 3, 1, 5, 9

Q. 9. If the 9th term of an A.P. is zero then show that the 29th term is twice the
19th term.

Answer : Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms
Given: t9 = 0

⇒ t9 = a + (9 – 1)d

⇒ 0 = a + 8d

⇒ a = – 8d

To Show: t29 = 2× t19

Now,

⇒ t29 = a + (29 – 1)d

⇒ t29 = a + 28d

⇒ t29 = – 8d + 28d = 20 d (since, a = – 8d )

⇒ t29 = 20 d

⇒ t29 = 2 × 10 d ….(1)

Also,

⇒ t19 = a + (19 – 1)d

⇒ t19 = a + 18d

⇒ t19 = – 8d + 18d = 10 d (since, a = – 8d )

⇒ t19 = 10 d …..(2)

From eq. (1) and eq. (2) we get,

t29 = 2× t19

Practice Set 3.4

Q. 1. On 1st Jan 2016, Sanika decides to save ₹ 10, ₹ 11 on second day, ₹ 12 on

third day. If she decides to save like this, then on 31st Dec 2016 what would be
her total saving?

Answer : By given information we can form an A.P.

10, 11, 12, 13, ……

Hence, the first term a = 10

Second term t1 = 11

Third term t2 = 12

Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 12 – 11 = 1

Here, number of terms from 1st Jan 2016 to 31st Dec 2016 is,

n = 366

We need to find S366

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒S366 = 183 [ 20 + 365]

⇒S366 = 183 × 385

⇒S366 = Rs 70,455

Q. 2. A man borrows ₹ 8000 and agrees to repay with a total interest of ₹ 1360 in
12 monthly instalments. Each instalment being less than the preceding one by ₹
40. Find the amount of the first and last instalment.

Answer : Given: A man borrows = Rs. 8000

Repay with total interest = Rs 1360

In 12 months, thus n = 12

Thus, S12 = 8000 + 1360 = 9360

Each installment being less than preceding one

Thus, d = – 40

We need to find “a”

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒ 9360 = 6 [ 2a – 11 × 40]

⇒ 1560 = 2a – 440

⇒ 1560 + 440 = 2a

⇒ 2a = 2000

Thus, first installment a = Rs. 1000

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

Let a = first term, tn = last term

⇒ 9360 = 6 [ 1000 + tn]

⇒ tn = 1560 – 1000 = 560

Thus, last installment tn = 560

Q. 3. Sachin invested ina national saving certificate scheme. In the first year he
invested ₹ 5000, in the second year ₹ 7000, in the third year ₹ 9000 and so on.
Find the total amount that he invested in 12 years.

Answer : By given information we can form an A.P.

5000, 7000, 9000, ……

Hence, the first term a = 5000

Second term t1 = 7000

Third term t2 = 9000

Thus, common difference d = t2 – t1 = 9000 – 7000 = 2000

Here, number of terms n = 12

We need to find S12

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒S12 = 6 × [ 10,000 + 11 × 2000]

⇒S12 = 6 × [10,000 + 22,000]

⇒S12 = 6 × 32,000

⇒S12 = Rs. 192000

Q. 4. There is an auditorium with 27 rows of seats. There are 20 seats in the first
row, 22 seats in the second row, 24 seats in the third row and so on. Find the
number of seats in the 15th row and also find how many total seats are there in
the auditorium?

Answer : Given: first term a = 20

Second term t1 = 22

Third term t2 = 24

Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 24 – 22 = 2

We need to find t15 thus n = 15

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term
d = common difference

tn = nth terms

On substituting all value in nth term of an A.P.

⇒ t15 = 20 + (15 – 1) × 2

⇒ t15 = 20 + 14 × 2

⇒ t15 = 20 + 28 = 48

We have been given that, there are 27 rows in an auditorium

Thus, we need to find total seats in auditorium i.e. S27

Now, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒S27 = 27 × 46

⇒S27 = 1242

Q. 5. Kargil’s temperature was recorded in a week from Monday to Saturday. All

readings were in A.P. The sum of temperatures of Monday and Saturday was 5° C
more than sum of temperatures of Tuesday and Saturday. If temperature of
Wednesday was – 30° celsius then find the temperature on the other five days.
Answer :

Let Monday be the first term i.e. a = t1

Let Tuesday be the second term i.e t2

Let Wednesday be the third term i.e t3

Let Thursday be the fourth term i.e t4

Let Friday be the fifth term i.e t5

Let Saturday be the sixth term i.e t6

Given: t1 + t6 = 5 + (t2 + t6)

⇒ a = 5 + (t2 + t6) – t6

⇒ a = 5 + t2 …..(1)

We know that,

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Thus, t2 = a + (2 – 1) d

⇒ t2 = a + d

Now substitute value of t2 in (1) we get,

⇒ a = 5 + (a + d)

⇒d=a–5–a=–5

Given: t3 = – 30°
Thus, t3 = a + (3 – 1) × ( – 5)

⇒ – 30 = a + 2 × ( – 5)

⇒ – 30 = a – 10

⇒ a = – 30 + 10 = – 20°

Thus, Monday, a = t1 = – 20°

Using formula tn + 1 = tn + d

We can find the value of the other terms

Tuesday, t2 = t1 + d = – 20 – 5 = – 25°

Wednesday, t3 = t2 + d = – 25 – 5 = – 30°

Thursday, t4 = t3 + d = – 30 – 5 = – 35°

Friday, t5 = t4 + d = – 35 – 5 = 40°

Saturday, t6 = t5 + d = – 40 – 5 = – 45°

Thus, we obtain an A.P.

– 20°, – 25°, – 30°, – 35°, – 40°, – 45°

Q. 6. On the world environment day tree plantation programme was arranged on a

land which is triangular in shape. Trees are planted such that in the first row there
is one tree, in the second row there are two trees, in the third row three trees and
so on. Find the total number of trees in the 25 rows.

Answer : First term a = 1

Second term t1 = 2

Third term t3 = 3

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1

We need to find total number of trees when n = 25

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

We need to find S25

Thus, on substituting the given value in formula we get,

⇒ S25 = 25 × 13 = 325

Problem Set 3

Q. 1 A. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

The sequence – 10, – 6, – 2, 2, . . .

A. is an A.P., Reason d = – 16
B. is an A.P., Reason d = 4
C. is an A.P., Reason d = – 4
D. is not an A.P.

Answer :

First term a = – 10

Second term t1 = – 6

Third term t2 = – 2
Fourth term t3 = 2

Common difference d = t1 – a = – 6 – ( – 10) = – 6 + 10 = 4

Common difference d = t2 – t1 = – 2 – ( – 6) = – 2 + 6 = 4

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 2 – ( – 2) = 2 + 2 = 4

Since, the common difference is same

∴ The given sequence is A.P. with common difference d = 4

Hence, correct answer is (B)

Q. 1 B. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

First four terms of an A.P. are ....., whose first term is – 2 and commondifference
is – 2.

A. – 2, 0, 2, 4
B. – 2, 4, – 8, 16
C. – 2, – 4, – 6, – 8
D. – 2, – 4, – 8, – 16

Answer : Given first term t1 = – 2

Common difference d = – 2

By using formula tn + 1 = tn + d

t2 = t1 + d = – 2 + ( – 2) = – 2 – 2 = – 4

t3 = t2 + d = – 4 + ( – 2) = – 4 – 2 = – 6

t4 = t3 + d = – 6 + ( – 2) = – 6 – 2 = – 8

Hence, the A.P. is – 2, – 4, – 6, – 8

∴ correct answer is (C)

Q. 1 C. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.
What is the sum of the first 30 natural numbers ?

A. 464
B. 465
C. 462
D. 461

Answer : List of first 30 natural number is

1, 2, 3,……..,30

First term a = 1

Second term t1 = 2

Third term t2 = 3

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1

number of terms n = 30

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

We need to find S30

⇒ S30 = 15 [ 2 + 29]
⇒ S30 = 15 × 31

⇒ S30 = 465

Hence, Correct answer is (B)

Q. 1 D. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

For an given A.P. t7 = 4, d = – 4 then a = . . .

A. 6
B. 7
C. 20
D. 28

Answer :

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

⇒ t7 = a + (7 – 1) × ( – 4)

⇒ 4 = a + 6 × ( – 4)

⇒ 4 = a – 24

⇒ a = 24 + 4 = 28

Thus, the correct answer is (D)

Q. 1 E. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

For an given A.P. a = 3.5, d = 0, n = 101, then tn = . . .

A. 0
B. 3.5
C. 103.5
D. 104.5

Answer :

Given: a = 3.5, d = 0, n = 101

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Substituting all given value in the formulae we get,

⇒ tn = 3.5 + (101 – 1) × 0

⇒ tn = 3.5

Thus, correct answer is (B)

Q. 1 F. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

In an A.P. first two terms are – 3, 4 then 21st term is . . .

A. – 143
B. 143
C. 137
D. 17

Answer :

Given: first term a = – 3

Second term t1 = 4

Common difference d = t1 – a = 4 – ( – 3) = 4 + 3 = 7
We need to find t21 where n = 21

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Substituting all given value in the formulae we get,

⇒ t21 = – 3 + (21 – 1) × 7

⇒ t21 = – 3 + 20 × 7

⇒ t21 = – 3 + 140 = 137

Hence, correct answer is (C)

Q. 1 G. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

If for any A.P. d = 5 then t18 – t13 = ...

A. 5
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30

Answer :

Given d = 5

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term
d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Thus, t18 – t13 = [a + (18 – 1) × 5] – [ a + (13 – 1) × 5]

⇒ t18 – t13 = [ 17 × 5] – [ 12 × 5]

⇒ t18 – t13 = 85 – 60 = 25

Thus, correct answer is (C)

Q. 1 H. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

Sum of first five multiples of 3 is. . .

A. 45
B. 55
C. 15
D. 75

Answer :

First five multiples of 3 are

3, 6, 9, 12, 15

First term a = 3

Second term t1 = 6

Third term t2 = 9

Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 9 – 6 = 3

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms

We need to find S5

Thus, correct answer is (A)

Q. 1 I. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

15, 10, 5, . . . In this A.P. sum of first 10 terms is . . .

A. – 75
B. – 125
C. 75
D. 125

Answer :

First term a = 15

Second term t1 = 10

Third term t2 = 5

Common difference d = t2 – t1 = 5 – 10 = – 5

No. of terms n = 10

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum
Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

We need to find S10

⇒S10 = 5 [ 30 + 9 × ( – 5)]

⇒S10 = 5 [ 30 – 45]

⇒S10 = 5 × ( – 15) = – 75

Hence, correct answer is (A)

Q. 1 J. Choose the correct alternative answer for each of the following sub
questions.

In an A.P. 1st term is 1 and the last term is 20. The sum of all terms is = 399 then n
=...
A. 42
B. 38
C. 21
D. 19

Answer :

Given, first term = 1

Last term = 20

Sum of n terms, Sn = 399

We need to find no. of terms n

Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula

where n = no. of terms

Sn = sum of n terms

Now, on substituting given value in formula we get,

∴ correct answer is (B)

Q. 2. Find the fourth term from the end in an A.P. – 11, – 8, – 5, . . ., 49.

Answer : First term from end a = 49

tn = – 11

tn – 1 = – 8

Common difference d = tn – tn – 1 = – 11 – ( – 8) = – 11 + 8 = – 3

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

no. of terms n = 4

⇒ t4 = 49 + (4 – 1) × ( – 3)

⇒ t4 = 49 + 3 × ( – 3)
⇒ t4 = 49 – 9 = 40

Q. 3. In an A.P. the 10th term is 46, sum of the 5th and 7th term is 52. Find the A.P.

Answer : Given: t10 = 46

t5 + t7 = 52

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Hence, by given condition we get,

⇒ t10 = 46

⇒ a + (10 – 1)d = 46

⇒ a + 9d = 46 ……(1)

⇒ t5 + t7 = 52

⇒ [a + (5 – 1)d] + [a + (7 – 1)d] = 52

⇒ [a + 4d] + [a + 6d] = 52

⇒ 2a + 10d = 52 ……(2)

Multiply eq. (2) by 2 we get,

⇒ 2a + 18d = 92 ……(3)

Subtract eq. (2) by eq. (3)

⇒ [2a + 18d] – [ 2a + 10d] = 92 – 52

⇒ 8d = 40

Substitute “d” in (1)

⇒ a + 9 × 5 = 46

⇒ a + 45 = 46

⇒ a = t1 = 46 – 45 = 1

we know that, tn + 1 = tn + d

⇒ t2 = t1 + d = 1 + 5 = 6

⇒ t3 = t2 + d = 6 + 5 = 11

Hence, an A.P. is 1, 6, 11, . . .

Q. 4. The A.P. in which 4th term is – 15 and 9th term is – 30. Find the sum of the
first 10 numbers.

Answer : t4 = – 15 and t9 = – 30

Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Hence, by given condition we get,

t4 = – 15

⇒ a + (4 – 1)d = – 15

⇒ a + 3d = – 15 …..(1)

t9 = – 30

⇒ a + (9 – 1)d = – 30

⇒ a + 8d = – 30 …..(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2)

⇒ [a + 8d] – [a + 3d] = – 30 – ( – 15)

⇒ 5d = – 30 + 15 = – 15

Substituting, “d” in eq. (1)

⇒ a + 3 × ( – 3) = – 15

⇒ a + – 9 = – 15

⇒ a = – 15 + 9 = – 6

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference
Sn = sum of n terms

We need to find S10

⇒S10 = 5 [ – 12 + 9 × ( – 3)]

⇒S10 = 5 [ – 12 – 27]

⇒S10 = 5 × ( – 39) = – 195

Q. 5. Two A.P.’s are given 9, 7, 5, . . . and 24, 21, 18, . . . . If nth term of both the
progressions are equal then find the value of n and nth term.

Answer : Given A.P. is 9, 7, 5….

Whose first tern a = 9

Second term t1 = 7

Third term t3 = 5

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 5 – 7 = – 2

Another A.P. is 24, 21, 18, . . .

Whose first tern a = 24

Second term t1 = 21

Third term t3 = 18

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 18 – 21 = – 3

We have been given, nth term of both the A.P. is same

thus, by using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term
d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Hence, by given condition we get,

⇒ 9 + (n – 1) × ( – 2) = 24 + (n – 1) × ( – 3)

⇒ 9 – 2n + 2 = 24 – 3n + 3

⇒ 11 – 2n = 27 – 3n

⇒ 3n – 2n = 27 – 11

⇒ n = 16

Thus, value of nth term where a = 9, d = – 2, n = 16 is

⇒ tn = 9 + (16 – 1) × ( – 2)

⇒ tn = 9 – 15 × 2

⇒ tn = 9 – 30 = – 21

Q. 6. If sum of 3rd and 8th terms of an A.P. is 7 and sum of 7th and 14th terms is –
3 then find the 10th term.

Answer : Now, By using nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Hence, by given condition we get,

t3 + t8 = 7
⇒ [a + (3 – 1)d] + [a + (8 – 1)d] = 7

⇒ [a + 2d] + [a + 7d] = 7

⇒ 2a + 9d = 7 …..(1)

t7 + t14 = – 3

⇒ [a + (7 – 1)d] + [a + (14 – 1)d] = – 3

⇒ [a + 6d] + [ a + 13d] = – 3

⇒ 2a + 19d = – 3 …..(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2)

⇒ [2a + 19d] – [2a + 9d] = – 3 – 7

⇒ 10d = – 10

Substituting, “d” in eq. (1)

⇒ 2a + 9 × ( – 1) = 7

⇒ 2a – 9 = 7

⇒ 2a = 7 + 9 = 16

Now, we can find value of t10

Thus, t10 = 8 + (10 – 1)× ( – 1)

Q. 7 In an A.P. the first term is – 5 and last term is 45. If sum of all numbers in the
A.P. is 120, then how many terms are there? What is the common difference?
Answer :

Given, first term a = – 5

Last term tn = 45

Sum of n terms Sn = 120

To find no of terms “n”

Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula

where n = no. of terms

Sn = sum of n terms

Now, on substituting given value in formula we get,

⇒ 120 = 20 n

To find the common difference ‘d’

We use nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms
Thus, on substituting all values we get,

⇒ t6 = – 5 + (6 – 1)d

⇒ 45 = – 5 + 5d

⇒ 5d = 45 + 5 = 50

Thus, common difference is 10

Q. 8. Sum of 1 to n natural numbers is 36, then find the value of n.

Answer : List of n natural number is

1, 2, 3, ……n

First term a = 1

Second term t1 = 2

Third term t3 = 3

Thus, common difference d = t3 – t2 = 3 – 2 = 1

Given Sn = 36

Thus, By using sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms
We need to find no. of terms n

⇒ n(1 + n) = 36 × 2 = 72

⇒ n2 + n – 72 = 0

⇒ n2 + 9n – 8n – 72 = 0

⇒ n(n + 9) – 8(n + 9) = 0

⇒ (n – 8)(n + 9) = 0

⇒ n – 8 = 0 or n + 9 = 0

⇒ n = 8 or n = – 9

Since, number of terms n can’t be negative

∴n=8

Q. 9. Divide 207 in three parts, such that all parts are in A.P. and product of two
smaller parts will be 4623.

Answer : Let 3 parts of 207 be a – d, a, a + d such that,

⇒ (a – d) + a + (a + d) = 207

⇒ 3a = 207

Since, product of two smaller terms is 4623

⇒ (a – d) × a = 4623

⇒ (69 – d) × 69 = 4623

⇒ d = 69 – 67 = 2

Thus, a – d = 69 – 2 = 67

a = 69

a + d = 69 + 2 = 71

Thus, the A.P so formed is 67, 69, 71

Q. 10. There are 37 terms in an A.P., the sum of three terms placed exactly at the
middle is 225 and the sum of last three terms is 429. Write the A.P.

Answer : Let first term = a

Common difference = d

Since, A.P. consist of 37 terms, therefor the middle most term is

Thus, three middle most term are t18 = 18th term, t19 = 19th term,

t20 = 20th term

We use nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms
Thus, on substituting all values we get,

Given, t18 + t19 + t20 = 225

⇒ [a + (18 – 1)d] + [a + (19 – 1)d] + [a + (20 – 1)d] = 225

⇒ [a + 17d] + [a + 18d] + [a + 19d] = 225

⇒ 3a + 54d = 225

Dividing by 3

⇒ a + 18d = 75 …….(1)

Given, sum of last three term is 429

⇒ t35 + t36 + t37 = 429

⇒ [a + (35 – 1)d] + [a + (36 – 1)d] + [a + (37 – 1)d] = 429

⇒ [a + 34d] + [a + 35d] + [a + 36d] = 429

⇒ 3a + 105d = 429

Dividing by 3

a + 35d = 143 …….(2)

Subtracting eq. (1) from eq. (2) we get,

⇒ [a + 35d] – [a + 18d] = 143 – 75

⇒ 17d = 68

Substituting value of ‘d’ in eq. (1) we get,

⇒ a + 18 × 4 = 75

⇒ a + 72 = 75

⇒ a = 75 – 72 = 3

⇒ a = t1 = 3

We know that, tn + 1 = tn + d

t2 = t1 + d = 3 + 4 = 7

t3 = t2 + d = 7 + 4 = 11

t4 = t3 + d = 11 + 4 = 15

t37 = 3 + (37 – 1) × 4

t37 = 3 + 36 × 4

t37 = 3 + 144 = 147

Thus, the A.P. is 3, 7, 11, . . . . ., 147

Q. 11. If first term of an A.P. is a, second term is b and last term is c, then show
that sum of all terms is

Answer :

Given first term = a

Second term = b

Last term = c

Common difference d = second term – first term = b – a

We will first find the number of terms

We use nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Thus, on substituting all values we get,

⇒ c = a + (n – 1)(b – a)

⇒ c = a + (b – a)n + a – b

c = 2a – b + (b – a)n

⇒ (b – a)n = c + b – 2a

Using Sum of n terms of an A.P. formula

where n = no. of terms

Sn = sum of n terms

On substituting all the values we get,

Hence, proved

Q. 12. If the sum of first p terms of an A.P. is equal to the sum of first q terms then
show that the sum of its first (p + q) terms is zero. (p ≠ q)

Answer : We know that, sum of nth term of an A.P. we will find it’s

sum

Where, n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

Sn = sum of n terms

Now, Sum of p terms is

And, Sum of q terms is

Given: Sp = Sq

Multiply by 2 on both sides, we get,

⇒p[ 2a + (p – 1)d] = q[ 2a + (q – 1)d]

⇒2ap + p(p – 1)d = 2aq + q(q – 1)d

⇒ 2ap – 2aq + p(p – 1)d – q(q – 1)d = 0

⇒ 2a(p – q) + d[p2 – p– q2 + q] = 0
⇒ 2a(p – q) + d[(p2– q2 ) – p + q] = 0

2a(p – q) + d[(p– q )(p + q) – (p – q)] = 0

(since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)

⇒ 2a(p – q) + d(p – q) [p + q – 1 ] = 0

⇒ (p – q)[2a + d (p + q – 1) ] = 0

Since, p ≠ q

∴p–q≠0

⇒ 2a + d (p + q – 1) = 0

Multiply both side by

⇒ Sp + q = 0

Hence proved

Q. 13. If m times the mth term of an A.P. is equal to n times nth term then show
that the (m + n)th term of the A.P. is zero.

Answer :

We use nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

Thus mth term = tm = a + (m – 1)d

Given: m × tm = n × tn
⇒ m × [ a + (m – 1)d] = n × [a + (n – 1)d]

⇒ am + m(m – 1)d = an + n(n – 1)d

⇒ am – an + m(m – 1)d – n(n – 1)d = 0

⇒ a(m – n) + d[m(m – 1) – n(n – 1)] = 0

⇒ a(m – n) + d[ m2 – m – n2 + n] = 0

⇒ a(m – n) + d[ (m2 – n2) – m + n] = 0

⇒ a(m – n) + d[ (m – n)(m + n) –(m – n)] = 0

(since, (a – b)(a + b) = a2 – b2)

⇒ a(m – n) + d(m – n)[(m + n) –1] = 0

⇒ (m – n) [a + d(m + n –1)] = 0

Since, m ≠ n

∴m–n≠0

⇒ a + d(m + n –1) = 0

⇒ tm + n = 0

Hence proved

Q. 14. ₹ 1000 is invested at 10 percent simple interest. Check at the end of every
year if the total interest amount is in A.P. If this is an A.P. then find interest
amount after 20 years. For this complete the following activity.
Answer : Given: Principal Amount P = 1000

Rate of interest R = 10%

According to this the simple interest for 4, 5, 6 years will be 400,

500, 600 respectively.

Let first term a = 100

Second term t1 = 200

Third term t3 = 300

Common difference d = t3 – t2 = 300 – 200 = 100

Amount of simple interest after 20 years

We use nth term of an A.P. formula

tn = a + (n – 1)d

where n = no. of terms

a = first term

d = common difference

tn = nth terms

⇒ t20 = 100 + (20 – 1) × 100

⇒ t20 = 100 + 19 × 100

⇒ t20 = 100 + 1900 = 2000