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If the 10th, term of an A.P. is 120, and its 20th, term is 110, then the sum of its first 200, terms is.
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Options:
  • A 50
  • B 5014
  • C 100
  • D 10012
Solution:
1581 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 10012

Let, a & d is the first term and common difference of arithmetic progression respectively, then

T10=120=a+9d    ...i
T20=110=a+19d    ...ii

After solving i and ii, we get
a=1200, d=1200

Now

S200=20022200+199200=2012=10012.

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