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Let Sa denote the sum of first n terms an arithmetic progression. If S20=790 and S10=145, then S15- S5 is :
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Options:
  • A 395
  • B 390
  • C 405
  • D 410
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 395

Given,

In an arithmetic progression sum of first 20 terms is 790

So, let a be the first term and d be common difference,

So, S20=2022a+19d=790 .....1

And sum of the first 10 terms is 145

So, S10=1022a+9d=145 .....2

By solving equation 1 & 2 we get,

a=-8 & d=5

 Then, S15-S5=1522×-8+14×5-522×-8+4×5

S15-S5=405-10=395 

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