If 2+5+8+11+⋯upton terms=610, then the value of n is
A
19
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B
22
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C
21
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D
20
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Solution
The correct option is D20 Given: 2+5+8+⋯upton terms=610
The given sequence is an A.P. with a=2,d=3
Now, sum of n terms of A.P. is =n2[4+3(n−1)]=610⇒4n+3n(n−1)=1220⇒3n2+n−1220=0⇒3n2+61n−60n−1220=0⇒(n−20)(3n+61)=0∴n=20(∵n>0)