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How many terms of the AP `-15, -13, -11, … ` are needed to make the sum `-55` ?

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To solve the problem of finding how many terms of the arithmetic progression (AP) `-15, -13, -11, ...` are needed to make the sum `-55`, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the first term (A) and common difference (D)**: - The first term \( A = -15 \). - The common difference \( D \) can be calculated as: \[ ...
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NCERT EXEMPLAR ENGLISH-ARITHMETIC PROGRESSIONS-Short Answer Type Questions
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  2. Which term of the AP 53, 48, 43, … is the first negative term ?

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  11. If S(n) denotes the sum of first n terms of an AP, then prove that S(1...

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  12. Find the sum of first 17 terms of an AP whose 4th and 9th terms are -1...

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  14. Find the sum of all the 11 terms of an AP whose middle most term is 30...

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  16. Find the sum of first seven numbers which are multiples of 2 as well a...

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  18. The sum of the first n terms of an AP whose first term is 8 and the co...

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  19. Kanika was given her pocket money on Jan 1st , 2008. She puts Rs. 1 on...

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