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What is 20th term from the end of the AP 3, 8, 13, ..., 253? (a) 163 (b) 158 (c) 153 (d) 148

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Question

What is 20th term from the end of the AP 3, 8, 13, ..., 253?

Options

  • 163

  • 158

  • 153

  • 148

MCQ
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Solution

158

Explanation:

Common difference d = 8 – 3 = 5 and last term l = 253.

The 20th term from the end = l – (20 – 1)d

= 253 – 19 × 5

= 253 – 95

= 158

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Chapter 5: Arithmetic Progression - MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) [Page 297]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 5 Arithmetic Progression
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) | Q 23. | Page 297
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