In an AP, if Sn = 3n2 + 5n and ak = 164, find the value of k. - Mathematics

Advertisement Remove all ads
Advertisement Remove all ads
Advertisement Remove all ads
Sum

In an AP, if Sn = 3n2 + 5n and ak = 164, find the value of k.

Advertisement Remove all ads

Solution

∵ nth term of an AP

an = Sn – Sn – 1

= 3n2 + 5n – 3(n – 1)2 – 5(w – 1)

∵ Sn = 3n2 + 5n ......(Given)

= 3n2 + 511 – 3n2 – 3 + 6n – 5n + 5

⇒ an = 6n + 2  ........(i)

or ak = 6k + 2 = 164 .......[∵ ak = 164 (Given)]

⇒ 6k = 164 – 2 = 162

∴ k = 27

Concept: Sum of First n Terms of an A.P.
  Is there an error in this question or solution?

APPEARS IN

NCERT Mathematics Exemplar Class 10
Chapter 5 Arithematic Progressions
Exercise 5.3 | Q 25 | Page 54
Share
Notifications

View all notifications


      Forgot password?
View in app×