Question

Consider the sequence of numbers

2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, ..

Identify $5^{th}$,$8^{th}$ & ${12}^{th}$ term in the above sequence.

• A. 14, 23, 32
• B. 17, 26 , 38
• C. 11, 20, 32
• D. 14, 23, 35

Answer 1

The correct option is D

14, 23, 35

Given sequence is an infinite AP.

2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, ...

$1^{st}$ term = 2

$2^{nd}$ term = 5

$3^{rd}$ term = 8 ...

$5^{th}$ term = 14 ..

$8^{th}$ term = 23..

${12}^{th}$term = 35