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How many terms of the A.P. ` 6`, `-(11)/2``,-5,...........`are needed to give the sum ` -25`?

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To find how many terms of the arithmetic progression (A.P.) \(6, -\frac{11}{2}, -5, \ldots\) are needed to give the sum \(-25\), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the first term and common difference The first term \(A\) of the A.P. is: \[ A = 6 \] ...
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NCERT-SEQUENCES AND SERIES-EXERCISE 9.2
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  18. Find the sum of odd integers from 1 to 2001.

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