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The first term of an AP is 5, the last term is 45 and the sum is 400. Find the number of terms and the common difference.

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Let number of terms =n, first term is a = 5 and last term is l=45.
We have, `S_(n)=400`
`rArr (n)/(2)[a+l]=400 rArr (n)/(2)(5+45)=400`
`rArr n=16`
Now, `l=45` i.e., nth term = 45
`rArr a+(n-1)d=45`
`rArr 5+(16-1)d=45`
`rArr 15d=40 rArr d=(40)/(15)=(8)/(3)`
Hence , number of terms = 16 and common difference `=(8)/(3)`
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