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The first term of an AP is 50 and the 50th term is 48. Find the common difference

A
4
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1
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C
3
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D
2
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Solution

The correct option is D 2
Given,
First term a=50

50th term, T50=48

d=?

Tn=a+(n1)d

T50=48

48=50+(501)d

48=50+49d

49d=98

d=2

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