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The 6th term of an A.P. is 16 and the 14th term is 32. Determine the 36th term.

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Let the first term be a and common difference be d of the A.P.

Given,

⇒ a6 = a + (6 - 1)d

⇒ a + 5d = 16 ……..(i)

⇒ a14 = a + (14 - 1)d

⇒ a + 13d = 32 ……..(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii) we get,

⇒ a + 13d - (a + 5d) = 32 - 16

⇒ 8d = 16

⇒ d = 2.

Substituting value of d in (i) we get,

⇒ a + 5(2) = 16

⇒ a + 10 = 16

⇒ a = 6.

a36 = a + (36 - 1)d = 6 + (35)(2) = 76.

Hence, 36th term = 76.

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