The 21st term of the AP: –21,−212,0,212,21,..... is
A
210
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B
189
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C
168
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D
231
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Solution
The correct option is B 189 AP: –21,−212,0,212,21,.....
Here a=−21
and d=−212−(−21)=−212+21=212
Now, an=a+(n–1)d a21=a+(21–1)d=–21+20×212 =–21+10×21 =–21+210 =189
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).