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MTH 101 Arithmetic Progression Objective Question

Question

What are the two arithmetic means inserted between 5 and 20?
Options
A 10 and 15
Correct Answer
B 9 and 14
C 11 and 16
D 8 and 13
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

There are 4 terms total, so T_4 = 5 + 3d = 20, giving d = 5. The means are 5 + 5 = 10 and 10 + 5 = 15.

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