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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The 7th term of an arithmetic progression is 35, and the 3rd term is 19. What is the common difference?
Options
A 4
Correct Answer
B 6
C 8
D 2
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

a₇ = a + 6d = 35, a₃ = a + 2d = 19. Subtract: 4d = 16 ⇒ d = 4.

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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