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Which term of the A.P. 105, 101, 97, ………, is the first negative term?

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Let the first negative term be n.

⇒ an < 0

⇒ a + (n - 1)d < 0

⇒ 105 + (n - 1)(-4) < 0

⇒ 105 - 4n + 4 < 0

⇒ 109 - 4n < 0

⇒ 4n > 109

⇒ n > 1094=2714.\dfrac{109}{4} = 27\dfrac{1}{4}.

Given, n > 271427\dfrac{1}{4}.

So after 27th term next terms will be negative so the first term to be negative will be 28th.

Hence, 28th term is the first negative term.

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