In which of the following situations, does the list of numbers involved make an arithmetic progression, and why?
(i) The taxi fare after each km when the fare is ₹15 for the first km and ₹8 for each additional km.
(ii) The amount of air present in a cylinder when a vacuum pump removes of the air remaining in the cylinder at a time.
(iii) The cost of digging a well after every metre of digging, when it costs ₹150 for the first metre and rises by ₹50 for each subsequent metre.
(iv) The amount of money in the account every year, when ₹10000 is deposited at compound interest at 8 % per annum.
Answer
(i) It can be observed that
Taxi fare for 1st km = 15
Taxi fare for first 2 km = 15 + 8 = 23
Taxi fare for first 3 km = 23 + 8 = 31
Taxi fare for first 4 km = 31 + 8 = 39
Clearly 15, 23, 31, 39 ...... forms an A.P. because every term is 8 more than the preceding term.
Hence, the numbers involved forms an A.P. with common difference = 8.
(ii) Let the initial volume of air in a cylinder be V litre. In each stroke, the vacuum pump removes of air remaining in the cylinder at a time. In other words, after every stroke, only part of air will remain.
Therefore, volumes will be ...........
⇒
⇒
Difference between 2nd and 1st term :
Difference between 3rd and 2nd term :
Clearly, it can be observed that the adjacent terms of this series do not have the same difference between them.
Hence, numbers involved do not form an A.P.
(iii) Cost of digging for first metre = ₹150
Cost of digging for first 2 metres = ₹150 + ₹50 = ₹200
Cost of digging for first 3 metres = ₹200 + ₹50 = ₹250
Cost of digging for first 4 metres = ₹250 + ₹50 = ₹300
Clearly, 150, 200, 250, 300 ... forms an A.P. because every term is 50 more than the preceding term.
Hence, the numbers involved forms an A.P. with common difference = 50.
(iv) We know that,
If ₹P is deposited at r% compound interest per annum for n years, money will be after n years.
After every year, money will be :
Clearly, adjacent terms of this series do not have the same difference between them.
Hence, numbers involved do not form an A.P.
Write first four terms of the AP, when the first term a and the common difference d are given as follows:
(i) a = 10, d = 10
(ii) a = -2, d = 0
(iii) a = 4, d = -3
(iv) a = -1, d =
(v) a = -1.25, d = -0.25
Answer
(i) First four terms of the A.P. are given by :
⇒ a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d.
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 10, 10 + 10, 10 + 2 × 10, 10 + 3 × 10.
⇒ 10, 20, 30, 40.
Hence, first four terms of the A.P. are 10, 20, 30 and 40.
(ii) First four terms of the A.P. are given by :
⇒ a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d.
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -2, -2 + 0, -2 + 2 × 0, -2 + 3 × 0.
⇒ -2, -2, -2, -2.
Hence, first four terms of the A.P. are -2, -2, -2, -2.
(iii) First four terms of the A.P. are given by :
⇒ a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d.
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 4, 4 + (-3), 4 + 2 × (-3) + 4 + 3 × (-3).
⇒ 4, 4 - 3, 4 - 6, 4 - 9.
⇒ 4, 1, -2, -5.
Hence, first four terms of the A.P. are 4, 1, -2, -5.
(iv) First four terms of the A.P. are given by :
⇒ a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d.
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -1,
⇒ -1,
⇒ -1,
⇒ -1, .
Hence, first four terms of the A.P. are .
(v) First four terms of the A.P. are given by :
⇒ a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d.
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -1.25, -1.25 + (-0.25) + -1.25 + 2 × -0.25, -1.25 + 3 × -0.25
⇒ -1.25, -1.25 - 0.25, -1.25 + (-0.5), -1.25 + (-0.75)
⇒ -1.25, -1.5, -1.75, -2
Hence, first four terms of the A.P. are -1.25, -1.5, -1.75, -2.
For the following APs, write the first term and the common difference:
(i) 3, 1, -1, -3, .......
(ii) -5, -1, 3, 7, .......
(iii) , .......
(iv) 0.6, 1.7, 2.8, 3.9, ........
Answer
(i) In A.P.,
3, 1, -1, -3, ........
First term (a) = 3
Common difference (d) = 1 - 3 = -2.
Hence, first term of the give A.P. is 3 and common difference is -2.
(ii) In A.P.,
-5, -1, 3, 7, .......
First term (a) = -5
Common difference (d) = -1 - (-5) = -1 + 5 = 4.
Hence, first term of the given A.P. is -5 and common difference is 4.
(iii) In A.P.,
, .......
First term (a) =
Common difference (d) = .
Hence, first term of the give A.P. is and common difference is .
(iv) In A.P.,
0.6, 1.7, 2.8, 3.9, ...........
First term (a) = 0.6
Common difference (d) = 1.7 - 0.6 = 1.1
Hence, first term of the given A.P. is 0.6 and common difference is 1.1
Which of the following are APs ? If they form an AP, find the common difference d and write three more terms.
(i) 2, 4, 8, 16, ....
(ii) 2,
(iii) -1.2, -3.2, -5.2, -7.2, ........
(iv) -10, -6, -2, 2, .........
(v) 3, 3 + , ..........
(vi) 0.2, 0.22, 0.222, 0.2222, ..........
(vii) 0, -4, -8, -12, ........
(viii)
(ix) 1, 3, 9, 27, ........
(x) a, 2a, 3a, 4a, ..........
(xi) a, a2, a3, a4, ...........
(xii) ...........
(xiii) ...........
(xiv) 12, 32, 52, 72, ......
(xv) 12, 52, 72, 73, ......
Answer
(i) Given,
2, 4, 8, 16, ...
⇒ a2 - a1 = 4 - 2 = 2,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 8 - 4 = 4,
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(ii) Given,
2,
⇒ a2 - a1 = ,
⇒ a3 - a2 = ,
⇒ a4 - a3 = .
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = .
Next three terms are :
⇒ = 4,
⇒ 4 + .
⇒ = 5.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = and next three terms are 4, and 5.
(iii) Given,
-1.2, -3.2, -5.2, -7.2, ....
⇒ a2 - a1 = -3.2 - (-1.2) = -3.2 + 1.2 = -2,
⇒ a3 - a2 = -5.2 - (-3.2) = -5.2 + 3.2 = -2,
⇒ a4 - a3 = -7.2 - (-5.2) = -7.2 + 5.2 = -2.
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = -2.
Next three terms are :
⇒ -7.2 + (-2) = -7.2 - 2 = -9.2,
⇒ -9.2 + (-2) = -9.2 - 2 = -11.2
⇒ -11.2 + (-2) = -11.2 - 2 = -13.2
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = -2 and next three terms are -9.2, -11.2 and -13.2
(iv) Given,
-10, -6, -2, 2, .........
⇒ a2 - a1 = -6 - (-10) = -6 + 10 = 4,
⇒ a3 - a2 = -2 - (-6) = -2 + 6 = 4,
⇒ a4 - a3 = 2 - (-2) = 2 + 2 = 4.
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = 4.
Next three terms are :
⇒ 2 + 4 = 6,
⇒ 6 + 4 = 10,
⇒ 10 + 4 = 14.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = 4 and next three terms are 6, 10 and 14
(v) Given,
3, 3 + , ..........
⇒ a2 - a1 = ,
⇒ a3 - a2 = ,
⇒ a4 - a3 = .
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = .
Next three terms are :
⇒ ,
⇒ ,
⇒ .
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = and next three terms are .
(vi) Given,
0.2, 0.22, 0.222, 0.2222, ........
⇒ a2 - a1 = 0.22 - 0.2 = 0.02,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 0.222 - 0.22 = 0.002.
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(vii) Given,
0, -4, -8, -12, ........
⇒ a2 - a1 = -4 - 0 = -4,
⇒ a3 - a2 = -8 - (-4) = -8 + 4 = -4,
⇒ a4 - a3 = -12 - (-8) = -12 + 8 = -4.
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = -4.
Next three terms are :
⇒ -12 + (-4) = -12 - 4 = -16,
⇒ -16 + (-4) = -16 - 4 = -20,
⇒ -20 + (-4) = -20 - 4 = -24.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = -4 and next three terms are -16, -20 and -24.
(viii) Given,
⇒ a2 - a1 = = 0,
⇒ a3 - a2 = = 0,
⇒ a4 - a3 = = 0,
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = 0.
Next three terms are :
,
,
.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = 0 and next three terms are .
(ix) Given,
1, 3, 9, 27, .........
⇒ a2 - a1 = 3 - 1 = 2,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 9 - 3 = 6.
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(x) Given,
a, 2a, 3a, 4a, .....
⇒ a2 - a1 = 2a - a = a,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 3a - 2a = a,
⇒ a4 - a3 = 4a - 3a = a.
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = a.
Next three terms are :
⇒ 4a + a = 5a,
⇒ 5a + a = 6a,
⇒ 6a + a = 7a.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = a and next three terms are 5a, 6a and 7a.
(xi) Given,
a, a2, a3, a4, .........
⇒ a2 - a1 = a2 - a = a(a - 1),
⇒ a3 - a2 = a3 - a2 = a2(a - 1).
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(xii) Given,
⇒ ...........
⇒ , ...........
⇒ a2 - a1 = ,
⇒ a3 - a2 = ,
⇒ a4 - a3 = .
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = .
Next three terms are :
⇒ ,
⇒ ,
⇒ .
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = and next three terms are .
(xiii) Given,
...........
⇒ a2 - a1 = ,
⇒ a3 - a2 = .
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(xiv) Given,
⇒ 12, 32, 52, 72, ......
⇒ 1, 9, 25, 49, .........
⇒ a2 - a1 = 9 - 1 = 8,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 25 - 9 = 16.
Since, a3 - a2 ≠ a2 - a1
Hence, the given list of numbers do not form an A.P.
(xv) Given,
⇒ 12, 52, 72, 73, ......
⇒ 1, 25, 49, 73, .........
⇒ a2 - a1 = 25 - 1 = 24,
⇒ a3 - a2 = 49 - 25 = 24,
⇒ a4 - a3 = 73 - 49 = 24.
i.e., ak + 1 - ak is same every time.
So, the given list of numbers forms A.P. with common difference = 24.
Next three terms are :
⇒ 73 + 24 = 97,
⇒ 97 + 24 = 121,
⇒ 121 + 24 = 145.
Hence, for the given A.P. common difference = 24 and next three terms are 97, 121 and 145.
Fill in the blanks in the following table, given that a is the first term, d the common difference and an the nth term of the AP :
S. No. | a | d | n | an |
---|---|---|---|---|
(i) | 7 | 3 | 8 | ----- |
(ii) | -18 | ---- | 10 | 0 |
(iii) | ---- | -3 | 18 | -5 |
(iv) | -18.9 | 2.5 | ------ | 3.6 |
(v) | 3.5 | 0 | 105 | -------- |
Answer
(i) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
an = 7 + 3(8 - 1)
= 7 + 3 × 7
= 7 + 21
= 28.
Hence, an = 28.
(ii) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 0 = -18 + (10 - 1)d
⇒ 0 = -18 + 9d
⇒ 9d = 18
⇒ d = = 2.
Hence, d = 2.
(iii) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -5 = a + (18 - 1)(-3)
⇒ -5 = a + 17 × -3
⇒ -5 = a - 51
⇒ a = 51 - 5 = 46.
Hence, a = 46.
(iv) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 3.6 = -18.9 + (n - 1)(2.5)
⇒ 3.6 = -18.9 + 2.5n - 2.5
⇒ 3.6 = 2.5n - 21.4
⇒ 2.5n = 21.4 + 3.6
⇒ 2.5n = 25
⇒ n = = 10.
Hence, n = 10.
(v) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
an = 3.5 + 0(105 - 1)
= 3.5 + 0 × 104
= 3.5 + 0
= 3.5
Hence, an = 3.5
Choose the correct choice in the following and justify :
30th term of the A.P. : 10, 7, 4, ....., is
97
77
-77
-87
Answer
Given,
A.P. : 10, 7, 4, .....,
First term (a) = 10 and common difference (d) = 7 - 10 = -3.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
a30 = 10 + (30 - 1)(-3)
= 10 + 29 × -3
= 10 - 87
= -77.
Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.
Choose the correct choice in the following and justify :
11th term of the A.P. : -3, , 2, ....., is
28
22
-38
Answer
Given,
A.P. : -3, , 2, .....,
First term (a) = -3 and common difference (d) = = 2.5
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
a11 = -3 + (11 - 1) × 2.5
= -3 + 10 × 2.5
= -3 + 25
= 22.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.
In the following APs, find the missing terms :
(i) 2, ......, 26.
(ii) ......, 13, ......, 3.
(iii) 5, ......, .......,
(iv) -4, ......, ....., ....., ......, 6
(v) ......, 38, ......, ....., ......, -22
Answer
(i) Let x be the missing term.
A.P. : 2, x, 26
Since, above list is in A.P. so common difference will be equal among consecutive numbers.
∴ x - 2 = 26 - x
⇒ x + x = 26 + 2
⇒ 2x = 28
⇒ x = = 14.
Hence, missing term = 14.
(ii) Let x and y be the missing term.
A.P. : x, 13, y, 3.
Since, above list is in A.P. so common difference will be equal among consecutive numbers.
∴ 3 - y = y - 13
⇒ y + y = 13 + 3
⇒ 2y = 16
⇒ y =
⇒ y = 8.
Common difference (d) : y - 13 = 8 - 13 = -5.
⇒ 13 - x = d
⇒ 13 - x = -5
⇒ x = 13 + 5 = 18
Hence, missing terms are 18 and 8.
(iii) Let x and y be the missing term.
A.P. : 5, x, y,
In above A.P.,
First term (a) = 5
Fourth term (a4) =
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
In above A.P.
x = 2nd term = a + d = .
y = 3rd term = a + 2d = = 5 + 3 = 8.
Hence, missing terms are .
(iv) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
First term (a) = -4
Sixth term (a6) = 6
⇒ a + (6 - 1)d = 6
⇒ -4 + 5d = 6
⇒ 5d = 6 + 4
⇒ 5d = 10
⇒ d = = 2.
Second term = a + d = -4 + 2 = -2
Third term = a + 2d = -4 + 4 = 0
Fourth term = a + 3d = -4 + 6 = 2
Fifth term = a + 4d = -4 + 8 = 4
Hence, the missing terms are -2, 0, 2, 4.
(v) By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Let the first term be a and common difference be d.
Given,
Second term = 38
⇒ a + (2 - 1)d = 38
⇒ a + d = 38 ....(1)
Given,
Sixth term = -22
⇒ a + (6 - 1)d = -22
⇒ a + 5d = -22 ....(2)
On Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2), we get :
⇒ a + 5d - (a + d) = -22 - 38
⇒ a - a + 5d - d = -60
⇒ 4d = -60
⇒ d = = -15.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + (-15) = 38
⇒ a = 38 + 15 = 53.
Third term = a3
= a + (3 - 1)d
= a + 2d
= 53 + 2(-15)
= 53 - 30 = 23.
Fourth term = a4
= a + (4 - 1)d
= a + 3d
= 53 + 3(-15)
= 53 - 45
= 8.
Fifth term = a5
= a + (5 - 1)d
= a + 4d
= 53 + 4(-15)
= 53 - 60
= -7.
Hence, the missing terms are 53, 23, 8, -7.
Which term of the AP : 3, 8, 13, 18, ......., is 78 ?
Answer
In above A.P.,
3, 8, 13, 18, .......
First term (a) = 3
Common difference (d) = 8 - 3 = 5.
Let nth term of the A.P. be 78.
By formula,
⇒ an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 78 = 3 + (n - 1) × 5
⇒ 78 = 3 + 5n - 5
⇒ 78 = 5n - 2
⇒ 5n = 78 + 2
⇒ 5n = 80
⇒ n =
⇒ n = 16.
Hence, 16th term of the A.P. is 78.
Find the number of terms in each of the following APs :
(i) 7, 13, 19, ......., 205
(ii) 18,
Answer
(i) Given,
7, 13, 19, ......., 205.
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = 7 and common difference (d) = 13 - 7 = 6.
Let nth term be 205.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 205 = 7 + 6(n - 1)
⇒ 205 = 7 + 6n - 6
⇒ 205 = 6n + 1
⇒ 6n = 205 - 1
⇒ 6n = 204
⇒ n = = 34.
Hence, number of terms = 34.
(ii) Given,
18,
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = 18,
Common difference (d) = .
Let nth term be -47.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -47 =
⇒ -47 =
⇒ -47 =
⇒ -94 = 41 - 5n
⇒ 5n = 41 + 94
⇒ 5n = 135
⇒ n = = 27.
Hence, no. of terms = 27.
Check whether -150 is a term of the AP : 11, 8, 5, 2 .......
Answer
In the A.P. : 11, 8, 5, 2 .......
First term (a) = 11 and common difference (d) = 8 - 11 = -3.
Let -150 be nth term of the A.P.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -150 = 11 + (n - 1) × -3
⇒ -150 = 11 - 3n + 3
⇒ 3n = 150 + 11 + 3
⇒ 3n = 164
⇒ n = .
Since, number of term cannot be in fraction.
Hence, -150 cannot be the term of the A.P.
Find the 31st term of an AP whose 11th term is 38 and the 16th term is 73.
Answer
Let first term be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ a11 = 38
⇒ a + (11 - 1)d = 38
⇒ a + 10d = 38 .......(1)
Given,
⇒ a16 = 73
⇒ a + (16 - 1)d = 73
⇒ a + 15d = 73 ........(2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ a + 15d - (a + 10d) = 73 - 38
⇒ a - a + 15d - 10d = 35
⇒ 5d = 35
⇒ d =
⇒ d = 7.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 10 × 7 = 38
⇒ a + 70 = 38
⇒ a = 38 - 70 = -32.
31st term = a31
= a + (31 - 1)d
= -32 + 30 × 7
= -32 + 210 = 178.
Hence, 31st term of A.P. = 178.
An AP consists of 50 terms of which 3rd term is 12 and the last term is 106. Find the 29th term.
Answer
Let first term of A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
Last term of A.P. = 106 and there are 50 terms in the A.P.
⇒ a50 = 106
⇒ a + (50 - 1)d = 106
⇒ a + 49d = 106 .......(1)
Given,
3rd term = 12
⇒ a3 = 12
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = 12
⇒ a + 2d = 12 .......(2)
Subtracting equation (2) from (1), we get :
⇒ a + 49d - (a + 2d) = 106 - 12
⇒ a - a + 49d - 2d = 94
⇒ 47d = 94
⇒ d = = 2.
Substituting value of d in equation (2), we get :
⇒ a + 2 × 2 = 12
⇒ a + 4 = 12
⇒ a = 12 - 4
⇒ a = 8.
29th term = a29
= a + (29 - 1)d
= 8 + 28 × 2
= 8 + 56
= 64.
Hence, 29th term = 64.
If the 3rd and the 9th terms of an AP are 4 and -8 respectively, which term of this AP is zero?
Answer
Let first term of A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
3rd term = 4
⇒ a3 = 4
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = 4
⇒ a + 2d = 4 ........(1)
Given,
9th term = -8
⇒ a9 = -8
⇒ a + (9 - 1)d = -8
⇒ a + 8d = -8 ........(2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ a + 8d - (a + 2d) = -8 - 4
⇒ a - a + 8d - 2d = -12
⇒ 6d = -12
⇒ d = = -2.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 2 × -2 = 4
⇒ a - 4 = 4
⇒ a = 4 + 4 = 8.
Let nth term of the A.P. be zero.
⇒ an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 0 = 8 + (n - 1) × (-2)
⇒ 0 = 8 - 2n + 2
⇒ 2n = 10
⇒ n = = 5.
Hence, 5th term of the A.P. is zero.
The 17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7. Find the common difference.
Answer
Let first term of A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
17th term of an AP exceeds its 10th term by 7.
∴ a17 - a10 = 7
⇒ a + (17 - 1)d - [a + (10 - 1)d] = 7
⇒ a + 16d - [a + 9d] = 7
⇒ a - a + 16d - 9d = 7
⇒ 7d = 7
⇒ d = = 1.
Hence, common difference = 1.
Which term of the AP : 3, 15, 27, 39,....... will be 132 more than its 54th term ?
Answer
In the given A.P.,
First term (a) = 3 and common difference (d) = 15 - 3 = 12.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d.
Let nth term of A.P. be 132 more than 54th term.
∴ an - a54 = 132
⇒ a + (n - 1)d - [a + (54 - 1)d] = 132
⇒ 3 + 12(n - 1) - [3 + 53 × 12] = 132
⇒ 3 + 12n - 12 - 3 - 636 = 132
⇒ 12n - 648 = 132
⇒ 12n = 132 + 648
⇒ 12n = 780
⇒ n = = 65.
Hence, required term = 65th.
Two APs have the same common difference. The difference between their 100th terms is 100, what is the difference between their 1000th terms?
Answer
Let first term of first A.P. be a1
and
first term of second A.P. be b1.
Let common difference be d.
For 1st A.P. :
100th term = a1 + (100 - 1)d
= a1 + 99d.
For 2nd A.P. :
100th term = b1 + (100 - 1)d
= b1 + 99d.
Given,
Difference between 100th terms is 100 :
∴ b1 + 99d - (a1 + 99d) = 100
⇒ b1 - a1 + 99d - 99d = 100
⇒ b1 - a1 = 100 ..........(1)
For 1st A.P. :
1000th term = a1 + (1000 - 1)d
= a1 + 999d.
For 2nd A.P. :
1000th term = b1 + (1000 - 1)d
= b1 + 999d.
Difference between 1000th terms :
⇒ b1 + 999d - (a1 + 999d)
⇒ b1 - a1 + 999d - 999d
⇒ b1 - a1
⇒ 100 [From (1)]
Hence, difference between 1000 terms of the A.P. will be 100.
How many three-digit numbers are divisible by 7?
Answer
List of the three digit numbers divisible by 7 are :
105, 112, 119, ........., 994.
The above list is an A.P. with,
First term (a) = 105 and common difference (d) = 112 - 105 = 7.
Let nth term be 994.
By formula,
⇒ an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 994 = 105 + 7(n - 1)
⇒ 994 = 105 + 7n - 7
⇒ 994 = 7n + 98
⇒ 7n = 994 - 98
⇒ 7n = 896
⇒ n = = 128.
Hence, 128 three digit numbers are divisible by 7.
How many multiples of 4 lie between 10 and 250?
Answer
Multiples of 4 between 10 and 250 are :
12, 16, ........, 248.
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 12 and common difference (d) = 16 - 12 = 4.
Given,
Last term of A.P. = 248.
Let nth term be the last term i.e., 248.
∴ an = 248
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = 248
⇒ 12 + 4(n - 1) = 248
⇒ 12 + 4n - 4 = 248
⇒ 4n + 8 = 248
⇒ 4n = 240
⇒ n = = 60.
Hence, there are 60 multiples of 4 between 10 and 250.
For what value of n, are the nth terms of two APs: 63, 65, 67, ..... and 3, 10, 17, ........ equal?
Answer
Given,
1st AP : 63, 65, 67, .......
For 1st A.P.,
First term (a) = 63 and Common difference (d) = 65 - 63 = 2.
nth term of 1st A.P. :
= a + (n - 1)d
= 63 + 2(n - 1)
= 63 + 2n - 2
= 2n + 61.
2nd A.P. : 3, 10, 17, .........
First term (a1) = 3 and Common difference (d1) = 10 - 3 = 7.
nth term of 2nd A.P. :
= a1 + (n - 1)d1
= 3 + 7(n - 1)
= 3 + 7n - 7
= 7n - 4.
Since, nth term of both A.P.s are equal.
∴ 2n + 61 = 7n - 4
⇒ 7n - 2n = 61 + 4
⇒ 5n = 65
⇒ n = = 13.
Hence, 13th term of both the A.P.'s are equal.
Determine the AP whose third term is 16 and the 7th term exceeds the 5th term by 12.
Answer
Let the first term of the A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ 3rd term = 16
⇒ a3 = 16
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = 16
⇒ a + 2d = 16 ..........(1)
Given,
7th term exceeds the 5th term by 12.
⇒ a7 - a5 = 12
⇒ a + (7 - 1)d - [a + (5 - 1)d] = 12
⇒ a + 6d - [a + 4d] = 12
⇒ a - a + 6d - 4d = 12
⇒ 2d = 12
⇒ d = = 6.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 2 × 6 = 16
⇒ a + 12 = 16
⇒ a = 16 - 12 = 4.
A.P. : a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d, ........
⇒ 4, 4 + 6, 4 + 2 × 6, 4 + 3 × 6, .....
⇒ 4, 10, 16, 22, ........
Hence, the required A.P. is 4, 10, 16, 22, ........
Find the 20th term from the last term of the AP : 3, 8, 13, . . ., 253.
Answer
Given,
A.P. : 3, 8, 13, ......, 253.
Reversing the A.P. : 253, .........., 13, 8, 3.
In above A.P.,
First term (a) = 253 and Common difference (d) = 3 - 8 = -5.
20th term = a20
= a + (20 - 1)d
= 253 + 19 × (-5)
= 253 - 95
= 158.
Hence, 20th term from the last term of the AP : 3, 8, 13, . . ., 253 is 158.
The sum of the 4th and 8th terms of an AP is 24 and the sum of the 6th and 10th terms is 44. Find the first three terms of the AP.
Answer
Let the first term of the A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
Sum of the 4th and 8th terms of an AP is 24.
⇒ a4 + a8 = 24
⇒ a + (4 - 1)d + a + (8 - 1)d = 24
⇒ a + 3d + a + 7d = 24
⇒ 2a + 10d = 24
⇒ 2(a + 5d) = 24
⇒ a + 5d =
⇒ a + 5d = 12 .........(1)
Given,
Sum of the 6th and 10th terms is 44.
⇒ a6 + a10 = 44
⇒ a + (6 - 1)d + a + (10 - 1)d = 44
⇒ a + 5d + a + 9d = 44
⇒ 2a + 14d = 44
⇒ 2(a + 7d) = 44
⇒ a + 7d =
⇒ a + 7d = 22 .........(2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ a + 7d - (a + 5d) = 22 - 12
⇒ a - a + 7d - 5d = 10
⇒ 2d = 10
⇒ d =
⇒ d = 5.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 5 × 5 = 12
⇒ a + 25 = 12
⇒ a = 12 - 25 = -13.
A.P. : a, a + d, a + 2d
⇒ -13, -13 + 5, -13 + 2 × 5
⇒ -13, -8, -3
Hence, first three terms of A.P. are -13, -8, -3.
Subba Rao started work in 1995 at an annual salary of ₹5000 and received an increment of ₹200 each year. In which year did his income reach ₹7000?
Answer
Starting salary = ₹5000
Increment each year = ₹200
₹5000, ₹5200, ₹5400, ............, ₹7000.
The above list of numbers is an A.P. with first term (a) = ₹5000 and common difference (d) = ₹200.
Let it take n years to reach ₹7000.
By formula,
⇒ an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 7000 = 5000 + 200(n - 1)
⇒ 7000 - 5000 = 200(n - 1)
⇒ 2000 = 200(n - 1)
⇒ n - 1 =
⇒ n - 1 = 10
⇒ n = 10 + 1 = 11.
Hence, in 11th year Subba Rao's income will reach ₹ 7000.
Ramkali saved ₹5 in the first week of a year and then increased her weekly savings by ₹1.75. If in the nth week, her weekly savings become ₹20.75, find n.
Answer
Weekly savings :
5, 6.75, 8.5, ..........., 20.75
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 5 and common difference (d) = 6.75 - 5 = 1.75
Given,
In nth week, weekly savings become ₹20.75
∴ an = 20.75
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = 20.75
⇒ 5 + (n - 1) × 1.75 = 20.75
⇒ 5 + 1.75n - 1.75 = 20.75
⇒ 1.75n + 3.25 = 20.75
⇒ 1.75n = 20.75 - 3.25
⇒ 1.75n = 17.5
⇒ n =
Hence, n = 10.
Find the sum of the following APs :
(i) 2, 7, 12,........ to 10 terms.
(ii) -37, -33, -29, ....... to 12 terms.
(iii) 0.6, 1.7, 2.8, ........, to 100 terms.
(iv) ......, to 11 terms.
Answer
(i) Given,
A.P. : 2, 7, 12,........ to 10 terms.
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = 2 and Common difference (d) = 7 - 2 = 5.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of the above A.P. is 245.
(ii) Given,
A.P. : -37, -33, -29, ....... to 12 terms.
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = -37 and Common difference (d) = -33 - (-37) = -33 + 37 = 4.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of the above A.P. is -180.
(iii) Given,
A.P. : 0.6, 1.7, 2.8,........ to 100 terms.
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = 0.6 and Common difference (d) = 1.7 - 0.6 = 1.1
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of the above A.P. is 5505.
(iv) Given,
A.P. : ......, to 11 terms.
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = and Common difference (d) = .
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of the above A.P. is .
Find the sums given below :
(i)
(ii) 34 + 32 + 30 + ....... + 10
(iii) -5 + (-8) + (-11) + ...... + (-230)
Answer
(i) Given,
⇒
⇒ 7 + 10.5 + 14 + ......... + 84
The above sequence is an A.P. with first term (a) = 7 and common difference (d) = 10.5 - 7 = 3.5
Let nth term be 84.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 84 = 7 + (n - 1)(3.5)
⇒ 84 = 7 + 3.5n - 3.5
⇒ 84 = 3.5n + 3.5
⇒ 3.5n = 84 - 3.5
⇒ 3.5n = 80.5
⇒ n = = 23.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum = .
(ii) Given,
34 + 32 + 30 + ....... + 10
The above sequence is an A.P. with first term (a) = 34 and common difference (d) = 32 - 34 = -2.
Let nth term be 10.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 10 = 34 + (n - 1)(-2)
⇒ 10 = 34 - 2n + 2
⇒ 10 = 36 - 2n
⇒ 2n = 36 - 10
⇒ 2n = 26
⇒ n = = 13.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum = 286.
(iii) Given,
-5 + (-8) + (-11) + ....... + (-230)
The above sequence is an A.P. with first term (a) = -5 and common difference (d) = -8 - (-5) = -8 + 5 = -3.
Let nth term be -230.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ -230 = -5 + (n - 1)(-3)
⇒ -230 = -5 - 3n + 3
⇒ -230 = -3n - 2
⇒ 3n = -2 + 230
⇒ 3n = 228
⇒ n = = 76.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum = -8930.
In an A.P., given a = 5, d = 3, an = 50, find n and Sn.
Answer
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
⇒ 50 = 5 + 3(n - 1)
⇒ 50 - 5 = 3(n - 1)
⇒ 45 = 3(n - 1)
⇒ n - 1 = 15
⇒ n = 1 + 15 = 16.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, n = 16 and Sn = 440.
In an A.P., given a = 7, a13 = 35, find d and S13.
Answer
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ a13 = 35 and a = 7.
⇒ 7 + (13 - 1)d = 35
⇒ 7 + 12d = 35
⇒ 12d = 28
⇒ d =
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, d = and S13 = 273.
In an A.P., given a12 = 37, d = 3, find a and S12.
Answer
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ d = 3
⇒ a12 = 37
⇒ a + 3(12 - 1) = 37
⇒ a + 3(11) = 37
⇒ a + 33 = 37
⇒ a = 4.
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, a = 4 and S12 = 246.
In an A.P., given a3 = 15, S10 = 125, find d and a10.
Answer
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ a3 = 15
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = 15
⇒ a + 2d = 15
⇒ a = 15 - 2d .........(1)
By formula,
Sn =
Given,
⇒ S10 = 125
Substituting value of a from equation (1) in above equation :
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a = 15 - 2d = 15 - 2(-1) = 15 + 2 = 17.
a10 = 17 + (10 - 1)(-1) = 17 - 9 = 8.
Hence, d = -1 and a10 = 8.
In an A.P., given d = 5, S9 = 75, find a and a9.
Answer
By formula,
Sn =
Given,
S9 = 75
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
Hence, a = .
In an A.P., given a = 2, d = 8, Sn = 90, find n and an.
Answer
By formula,
Sn =
Given,
Sn = 90
Since, no. of terms cannot be negative.
∴ n = 5.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
a5 = 2 + (5 - 1) × 8
= 2 + 4 × 8
= 2 + 32 = 34.
Hence, n = 5 and an = 34.
In an A.P., given a = 8, an = 62, Sn = 210, find n and d.
Answer
Given,
an = 62
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 62 = 8 + (n - 1)d
⇒ (n - 1)d = 54 ........(1)
Given,
Sn = 210
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Substituting value of n in equation (1), we get :
⇒ (6 - 1)d = 54
⇒ 5d = 54
⇒ d = .
Hence, n = 6 and d = .
In an A.P., given an = 4, d = 2, Sn = -14, find n and a.
Answer
Given,
an = 4
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 4 = a + 2(n - 1)
⇒ 4 = a + 2n - 2
⇒ a + 2n = 4 + 2
⇒ a + 2n = 6
⇒ a = 6 - 2n ........(1)
By formula,
Sn =
Given,
Sn = -14
Substituting values we get :
Since, no. of term cannot be negative.
∴ n = 7.
Substituting value of n in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a = 6 - 2n = 6 - 2 × 7 = 6 - 14 = -8.
Hence, a = -8 and n = 7.
In an A.P., given a = 3, n = 8, S = 192, find d.
Answer
Given,
a = 3, n = 8.
By formula,
Sum of n terms =
S = 192
Substituting values we get :
Hence, d = 6.
In an A.P., given l = 28, S = 144, and there are total 9 terms. Find a.
Answer
By formula,
Sum of n terms = [First term + Last term]
Given,
n = 9 and l = 28.
S9 = 144
Substituting values we get :
Hence, a = 4.
How many terms of the AP : 9, 17, 25,....... must be taken to give a sum of 636?
Answer
Given,
A.P. : 9, 17, 25,.......
First term (a) = 9 and common difference (d) = 17 - 9 = 8.
Let sum of n terms of the above A.P. be 636.
∴ Sn = 636
By formula,
Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Comparing equation,
4n2 + 5n - 636 = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :
a = 4, b = 5 and c = -636.
By formula,
n =
Substituting values we get :
Since, no. of term cannot be negative.
∴ n = 12.
Hence, sum of 12 terms of A.P. = 636.
The first term of an AP is 5, the last term is 45 and the sum is 400. Find the number of terms and the common difference.
Answer
Given,
First term (a) = 5
Last term (l) = 45
Let number of terms be n and common difference be d.
By formula,
S =
Substituting values, we get :
Since, nth term is the last term.
⇒ an = 45
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = 45
⇒ 5 + (16 - 1)d = 45
⇒ 5 + 15d = 45
⇒ 15d = 40
⇒ d = .
Hence, no. of terms = 16 and common difference = .
The first and the last terms of an AP are 17 and 350 respectively. If the common difference is 9, how many terms are there and what is their sum?
Answer
Let there be n terms in the A.P.
Given,
First term (a) = 17
Last term (l) = an = 350
Common difference (d) = 9
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
⇒ 350 = 17 + 9(n - 1)
⇒ 350 = 17 + 9n - 9
⇒ 350 = 9n + 8
⇒ 9n = 350 - 8
⇒ 9n = 342
⇒ n = = 38.
By formula,
Sum of A.P. (S) =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of A.P. = 6973 and number of terms = 38.
Find the sum of first 22 terms of an AP in which d = 7 and 22nd term is 149.
Answer
Let first term of A.P. be a.
Given,
Common difference (d) = 7
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
⇒ a22 = 149
⇒ a + 7(22 - 1) = 149
⇒ a + 7 × 21 = 149
⇒ a + 147 = 149
⇒ a = 149 - 147 = 2.
Last term (l) = 22nd term = 149
By formula,
Sum of A.P. (S) =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 22 terms = 1661.
Find the sum of first 51 terms of an AP whose second and third terms are 14 and 18 respectively.
Answer
Let first term of A.P. be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
2nd term = 14
⇒ a2 = 14
⇒ a + (2 - 1)d = 14
⇒ a + d = 14 ............(1)
3rd term = 18
⇒ a3 = 18
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d = 18
⇒ a + 2d = 18 ............(2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ a + 2d - (a + d) = 18 - 14
⇒ a - a + 2d - d = 4
⇒ d = 4.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 4 = 14
⇒ a = 10.
Last term (l) = 51st term = a51
= a + (51 - 1)d
= 10 + 50 × 4
= 10 + 200
= 210.
By formula,
Sum (S) =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 51 terms = 5610.
If the sum of first 7 terms of an AP is 49 and that of 17 terms is 289, find the sum of first n terms.
Answer
Let first term be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
Sn =
Given,
Sum of first 7 terms = 49
Given,
Sum of first 17 terms = 289
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ a + 8d - (a + 3d) = 17 - 7
⇒ a - a + 8d - 3d = 10
⇒ 5d = 10
⇒ d = = 2.
Substituting value of d in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a + 3 × 2 = 7
⇒ a + 6 = 7
⇒ a = 1.
Hence, sum of first n terms = n2.
Show that a1, a2,......., an,........ form an AP where an is defined as below :
(i) an = 3 + 4n
(ii) an = 9 - 5n
Also find the sum of the first 15 terms in each case.
Answer
(i) Given,
⇒ an = 3 + 4n
⇒ a1 = 3 + 4 × 1 = 3 + 4 = 7
⇒ a2 = 3 + 4 × 2 = 3 + 8 = 11
⇒ a3 = 3 + 4 × 3 = 3 + 12 = 15
a2 - a1 = 11 - 7 = 4,
a3 - a2 = 15 - 11 = 4.
Since, a3 - a2 = a2 - a1.
Hence, it is an A.P. with common difference = 4 and first term (a1) = 7.
a15 = 3 + 4 × 15 [∵ an = 3 + 4n]
= 3 + 60 = 63.
By formula,
Sum of A.P. = [First term + Last term]
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 15 terms = 525.
(ii) Given,
⇒ an = 9 - 5n
⇒ a1 = 9 - 5 × 1 = 9 - 5 = 4
⇒ a2 = 9 - 5 × 2 = 9 - 10 = -1
⇒ a3 = 9 - 5 × 3 = 9 - 15 = -6
a2 - a1 = -1 - 4 = -5,
a3 - a2 = -6 - (-1) = -5.
Since, a3 - a2 = a2 - a1.
Hence, it is an A.P. with common difference = -5 and first term (a1) = 4.
a15 = 9 - (5 x 15) [∵ an = 9 - 5n]
= 9 - 75
= -66.
By formula,
Sum of A.P. = [First term + Last term]
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 15 terms = -465.
If the sum of the first n terms of an AP is 4n – n2, what is the first term (that is S1)? What is the sum of first two terms? What is the second term? Similarly, find the 3rd, the 10th and the nth terms.
Answer
Given,
Sn = 4n - n2
First term = S1
= 4(1) - 12
= 4 - 1 = 3.
S2 = 4(2) - 22
= 8 - 4
= 4.
Second term = S2 - S1
= 4 - 3 = 1.
Third term = S3 - S2
= [4(3) - 32] - 4
= [12 - 9] - 4
= -1.
Tenth term = S10 - S9
= [4(10) - 102] - [4(9) - 92]
= [40 - 100] - [36 - 81]
= [-60] - [-45]
= -60 + 45
= -15.
nth term = Sn - Sn - 1
= [4n - n2] - [4(n - 1) - (n - 1)2]
= [4n - n2] - [4n - 4 - (n2 + 1 - 2n)]
= [4n - n2] - [4n - 4 - n2 - 1 + 2n]
= 4n - 4n - n2 + n2 + 4 + 1 - 2n
= 5 - 2n.
Hence, first term = 3, sum upto 2 terms = 4, second term = 1, third term = -1, tenth term = -15 and nth term = 5 - 2n.
Find the sum of the first 40 positive integers divisible by 6.
Answer
List of positive integers divisible by 6 are :
6, 12, 18, ........
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 6 and common difference (d) = 12 - 6 = 6.
By formula,
Sum of first n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 40 positive integers divisible by 6 = 4920.
Find the sum of the first 15 multiples of 8.
Answer
List of multiples of 8 are :
8, 16, 24, 32, ........
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 8 and common difference (d) = 16 - 8 = 8.
By formula,
Sum of first n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first 15 multiples of 8 = 960.
Find the sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50.
Answer
Sum of odd numbers between 0 and 50 are :
1, 3, 5, ........, 49.
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 1 and common difference (d) = 3 - 1 = 2.
Let 49 be the nth term.
⇒ an = 49
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = 49
⇒ 1 + 2(n - 1) = 49
⇒ 2(n - 1) = 48
⇒ n - 1 =
⇒ n - 1 = 24
⇒ n = 25.
By formula,
Sum of an A.P. (S) = [First term + Last term]
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of the odd numbers between 0 and 50 = 625.
A contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay of completion beyond a certain date as follows: ₹200 for the first day, ₹250 for the second day, ₹300 for the third day, etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹50 more than for the preceding day. How much money the contractor has to pay as penalty, if he has delayed the work by 30 days?
Answer
Since, work has been delayed by 30 days.
Total Penalty (in ₹) : 200 + 250 + 300 + ......... + upto 30 terms
The above sequence is an A.P. with first term (a) = ₹ 200 and common difference = ₹ 50.
By formula,
Sum upto n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, total penalty = ₹ 27750.
A sum of ₹700 is to be used to give seven cash prizes to students of a school for their overall academic performance. If each prize is ₹20 less than its preceding prize, find the value of each of the prizes.
Answer
Let value of highest price be ₹ x. Given, each prize is ₹ 20 less than preceding prize.
Prizes : x, x - 20, x - 40, ........ upto 7 terms.
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = x and common difference = -20.
Total prize = ₹ 700.
By formula,
Sum upto n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Next terms are :
x - ₹ 20 = ₹ 160 - ₹ 20 = ₹140,
₹ 140 - ₹ 20 = ₹120,
₹ 120 - ₹ 20 = ₹100,
₹ 100 - ₹ 20 = ₹80,
₹ 80 - ₹ 20 = ₹60,
₹ 60 - ₹ 20 = ₹40.
Hence, prizes are : ₹160, ₹140, ₹120, ₹100, ₹80, ₹60, ₹40.
In a school, students thought of planting trees in and around the school to reduce air pollution. It was decided that the number of trees, that each section of each class will plant, will be the same as the class, in which they are studying, e.g., a section of Class I will plant 1 tree, a section of Class II will plant 2 trees and so on till Class XII. There are three sections of each class. How many trees will be planted by the students?
Answer
For Class 1 each section will plant 1 tree and there are 3 sections so total 3 plants will be planted by class 1st.
For Class 2nd each section will plant 2 trees and there are 3 sections so total 6 plants will be planted by class 2nd.
Similarly for class 3rd total trees will be 9.
So,
Total trees = 3 + 6 + 9 + ...... + upto 12 terms.
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 3 and common difference = 6 - 3 = 3.
By formula,
Sum upto n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, total trees planted = 234.
A spiral is made up of successive semicircles, with centres alternately at A and B, starting with centre at A, of radii 0.5 cm, 1.0 cm, 1.5 cm, 2.0 cm, ....... as shown in the fig. below. What is the total length of such a spiral made up of thirteen consecutive semicircles?
Answer
Circumference of semicircle = πr
Circumference of first circle = 0.5 π
Circumference of second circle = 1π = π
Circumference of third circle = 1.5π
Total length = 0.5π + π + 1.5π ......... upto 13 terms
The above list is an A.P. with first term (a) = 0.5π and common difference (d) = π - 0.5π = 0.5π
By formula,
Sum upto n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, total length of spiral = 143 cm.
200 logs are stacked in the following manner: 20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in the row next to it and so on. In how many rows are the 200 logs placed and how many logs are in the top row?
Answer
Given,
20 logs in the bottom row, 19 in the next row, 18 in the row next to it and so on.
Let n rows be required to stack 200 logs.
Total logs = 20 + 19 + 18 + ......... upto n terms.
In above sequence, first term (a) = 20 and common difference (d) = 19 - 20 = -1.
By formula,
Sum upto n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Substituting values we get :
a25 = 20 + (25 - 1) × (-1)
= 20 + (-24)
= 20 - 24
= -4.
a16 = 20 + (16 - 1) × (-1)
= 20 + (-15)
= 20 - 15
= 5.
Since, logs cannot be negative in a row.
∴ No. of rows cannot be 25.
∴ No. of rows = 16.
Hence, no. of rows = 16 and 5 logs are placed in the top row.
In a potato race, a bucket is placed at the starting point, which is 5 m from the first potato, and the other potatoes are placed 3 m apart in a straight line. There are ten potatoes in the line.
A competitor starts from the bucket, picks up the nearest potato, runs back with it, drops it in the bucket, runs back to pick up the next potato, runs to the bucket to drop it in, and she continues in the same way until all the potatoes are in the bucket. What is the total distance the competitor has to run?
Answer
From figure,
The distances of potatoes are : 5, 8, 11, 14, ...
It can be observed that these distances are in A.P.
First term (a) = 5
Common difference (d) = 8 - 5 = 3
Number of terms (n) = 10
By formula,
Sn = [2a + (n - 1)d]
S10 = [2 × 5 + (10 - 1) × 3]
= 5[10 + 27]
= 5 × 37
= 185
Since, every time she has to run back to the bucket, therefore, the total distance that the competitor has to run will be two times the total distance = 2 × 185 m = 370 m.
Hence, the competitor will run a total distance of 370 m.
Which term of the AP : 121, 117, 113,......, is its first negative term?
Answer
In the above A.P.,
First term (a) = 121 and common difference (d) = 117 - 121 = -4.
Let nth term be the first negative term.
So,
⇒ an < 0
⇒ a + (n - 1)d < 0
⇒ 121 + (n - 1)(-4) < 0
⇒ 121 - 4n + 4 < 0
⇒ 125 - 4n < 0
⇒ 4n > 125
⇒ n >
⇒ n >
⇒ n = 32.
Hence, 32nd term is the first negative term.
The sum of the third and the seventh terms of an AP is 6 and their product is 8. Find the sum of first sixteen terms of the AP.
Answer
Let first term be a and common difference be d.
By formula,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
Sum of the third and the seventh terms of an AP is 6.
⇒ a3 + a7 = 6
⇒ a + (3 - 1)d + a + (7 - 1)d = 6
⇒ a + 2d + a + 6d = 6
⇒ 2a + 8d = 6
⇒ 2(a + 4d) = 6
⇒ a + 4d = 3
⇒ a = 3 - 4d ........(1)
Given,
Product of third and the seventh terms of an AP is 8.
⇒ a3 × a7 = 8
⇒ [a + (3 - 1)d][a + (7 - 1)d] = 8
⇒ [a + 2d][a + 6d] = 8
⇒ a2 + 6ad + 2ad + 12d2 = 8
Substituting value of a from equation (1) in above equation, we get :
⇒ (3 - 4d)2 + 6d(3 - 4d) + 2d(3 - 4d) + 12d2 = 8
⇒ 9 + 16d2 - 24d + 18d - 24d2 + 6d - 8d2 + 12d2 = 8
⇒ 28d2 - 32d2 - 24d + 24d + 9 - 8 = 0
⇒ -4d2 + 1 = 0
⇒ 4d2 = 1
⇒ d2 =
⇒ d = .
⇒ d =
Substituting value of in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a = 3 - 4d
⇒ a = 3 -
⇒ a = 3 - 2 = 1.
By formula,
Sum of first n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Substituting value of in equation (1), we get :
⇒ a = 3 - 4d
⇒ a = 3 -
⇒ a = 3 + 2 = 5.
By formula,
Sum of first n terms = Sn =
Substituting values we get :
Hence, sum of first sixteen terms of A.P. = 20 or 76.
A ladder has rungs 25 cm apart. The rungs decrease uniformly in length from 45 cm at the bottom to 25 cm at the top. If the top and the bottom rungs are m apart, what is the length of the wood required for the rungs?
Answer
Given:
Distance between the consecutive rungs = 25 cm
Distance between the top and bottom rungs = m = 2.5 × 100 = 250 cm.
Total number of rungs = + 1
∴ Total number of rungs = = 11.
From the given figure, we can observe that the lengths of the rungs decrease uniformly, hence we can conclude that they will be in an AP
The length of the wood required for the rungs equals the sum of all the terms of this A.P.
First-term, a = 45 [length of the lowest rung is 45 cm]
Last term, l = 25 [length of the topmost rung is 25 cm]
Number of terms, n = 11 [Total number of rungs is calculated as 11]
By formula,
Sum of n terms = Sn = [First term + Last term]
Substituting values we get :
Hence, the length of the wood required for the rungs is 385 cm.
The houses of a row are numbered consecutively from 1 to 49. Show that there is a value of x such that the sum of the numbers of the houses preceding the house numbered x is equal to the sum of the numbers of the houses following it. Find this value of x.
Answer
1, 2, 3, ....., x, ......., 49.
The above list is an A.P.,
First term (a) = 1 and common difference (d) = 2 - 1 = 1.
By formula,
Sum of n terms = S =
Given,
Sum of the numbers of the houses preceding the house numbered x is equal to the sum of the numbers of the houses following it.
∴ Sx - 1 = S49 - Sx
Substituting values we get :