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If 11 arithmetic means are inserted between 28 and 10, then the number of integral arithmetic means are
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Options:
  • A 5
  • B 6
  • C 7
  • D 8
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The correct answer is: 5

Let, A1,A2,A3,,A11 be 11 A.M.’s between 28 and 10
28,A1,A2,,A11,10 are in A.P

Let, d be the common difference of A.P.
Also, the number of terms =13

10=T13=T1+12d=28+12d
d=10-2812=-1812=-32
Number of integral A.M.’s are 5

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