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If the nth term of an AP is (2n + 1), then the sum of its first three terms is ______. (a) 6n + 3 (b) 15 (c) 12 (d) 21

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If the nth term of an AP is (2n + 1), then the sum of its first three terms is ______.

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  • 6n + 3

  • 15

  • 12

  • 21

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Solution

If the nth term of an AP is (2n + 1), then the sum of its first three terms is 15.

Explanation:-

a1= 2 × 1 + 1 = 3,

a2 = 2 × 2 + 1 = 5,

a3 = 2 × 3 + l = 7

∴ Sum = 3 + 5 + 7 = 15

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Chapter 5: Arithmetic Progression - MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) [Page 296]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progression
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) | Q 5. | Page 296
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