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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

An arithmetic sequence has a first term 5 and 15th term 47. What is the sum of the first 15 terms?
Options
A 390
Correct Answer
B 360
C 390
D 390.5
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

S₁₅ = n/2(a + l) = 15/2(5 + 47) = 7.5 × 52 = 390.

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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