Question

For what value of $$p$$ are $$2p + 1, 13, 5p - 3$$ three consecutive terms of an A.P.?

Options

• $$0$$

• $$1$$

• $$2$$

• $$4$$

Answer 1

4

Explanation: 

For consecutive A.P. terms, $$2(13) = (2p + 1) + (5p - 3)$$, which gives $$p = 4$$.