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Let a1,a2,,an be a given A.P. whose common difference is an integer and Sn=a1+a2++an. If a1=1, an=300 and 15n50, then the ordered pair (Sn4,an4) is equal to

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(2480,248)
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(2480,249)
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(2490,249)
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(2490,248)
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Solution

The correct option is D (2490,248)
Let d be the common difference.
Given: an=300
300=1+(n1)d
(n1)=299d
The possible positive factors of d are 1,13,23,299.
n=300,24,14,2
Since 15n50
n=24 and d=13

Now, Sn4=S20
S20=(202)(2+19×13)
S20=2490
and a20=1+19×13
a20=248
Hence, (S20,a20)=(2490,248)

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