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How many terms are there in the A.P. 41, 38, 35 ,…., -1 ?
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nth term of an A.P. is given by,
an = a + (n - 1)d
Given,
a = 41
d = 38 - 41 = -3
Let nth term be -1.
⇒ an = -1
⇒ a + (n - 1)d = -1
⇒ -1 = 41 + (n - 1)(-3)
⇒ - 1 - 41 = (n - 1)(-3)
⇒ -42 = (n - 1)(-3)
⇒ = n - 1
⇒ 14 = n - 1
⇒ n = 14 + 1
⇒ n = 15.
Hence, there are 15 terms in the A.P.
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