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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Find the number of terms in the arithmetic series 7 + 10 + 13 + ... + 100
Options
A 30
B 32
Correct Answer
C 34
D 36
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

a = 7, d = 3, l = 100. l = a + (n-1)d ⇒ 100 = 7 + (n-1)3 ⇒ 93 = 3(n-1) ⇒ n-1 = 31 ⇒ n = 32.

Hint

The notes indicate answer B.

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