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If x, x+1 and x-1 are the first three terms of an arithmetic progression, then its sum upto 20 terms is
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Options:
  • A 90 or 175
  • B 180 or 350
  • C 360 or 700
  • D 720 or 1400
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 180 or 350

2x+1=x+x-1
(i) Case- Ι :-

x-1
2-x-1=x+-x+1-2x-2=1
x=-32
Then the A.P. is -32,12,52......
S20=202-3+19×2=202×35=350
(ii) Case- ΙΙ :-
-1x<1
2x+1=x+-x+12x+2=1x=-12
Then the A.P. is -12,12,32......
S20=202-1+19×1=10×18=180
(ii) Case- ΙΙΙ :-
x1
2x+1=x+x-12x+2=2x-12=-1
(not possible)
Hence, the required sum is 350 or 180

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