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MTH 101 Arithmetic Progression Objective Question

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Which of the following defines an arithmetic progression (AP)?
Options
A A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant
Correct Answer
B A sequence where the ratio between consecutive terms is constant
C A sequence where each term is the sum of the preceding two terms
D A sequence whose reciprocal terms form a geometric sequence
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An arithmetic progression is defined as a sequence in which each term after the first is obtained by adding a fixed constant, called the common difference, to the preceding term.

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