Mathematics
Which term of the A.P. 105, 101, 97, ………, is the first negative term?
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Answer
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 >
Given, n > .
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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