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In an A.P. a = -36, d = 18 and l = 36, then n is :

  1. 10

  2. 5

  3. 15

  4. 20

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Answer

Let nth be the last term.

By formula,

an = a + (n - 1)d

Substituting values we get :

⇒ 36 = -36 + (n - 1)18

⇒ 36 = -36 + 18n - 18

⇒ 36 + 36 + 18 = 18n

⇒ 18n = 90

⇒ n = 9018\dfrac{90}{18} = 5.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

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