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If the nth term of a sequence is given by tn=8n+3, then the sum of first 20 terms is

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1720
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1330
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1800
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1740
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Solution

The correct option is D 1740
Given : tn=8n+3
As it is a linear function in n, so it is an A.P. with
t1=11t20=163
Therefore, the sum of 20 terms
S20=202[11+163]S20=1740

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