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The first term of an arithmetic progression is 15 and the last term is 85. If the sum of all terms is 750, what is the 6th term ?

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30

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40

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45

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55

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Solution

The correct option is D 40
Here, sum of all terms $= 750$

$\frac{n}{2} (a + l) = 750$

$\frac{n}{2} (15 + 85) = 750$

$n = 15$

Now, $a_{15} = 85$

$a + 14 d = 85$

$d = 5$

Thus, $a_{6} = a + 5 d = 15 + 25 = 40$

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