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The 15th term of the A.P. 3, 0, -3, -6, …… is :

  1. -42

  2. 39

  3. 42

  4. -39

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Answer

In A.P.,

3, 0, -3, -6, ……

First term (a) = 3

Common difference (d) = 0 - 3 = -3.

By formula,

an = a + (n - 1)d

a15 = 3 + (15 - 1)(-3)

= 3 + 14 × -3

= 3 - 42

= -39.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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