The taxi fare is Rs.15 for the first km and Rs.8 for each additional km. Does the following situation form an AP?

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Solution

Fare for the first km = ₹ 15

Fare for second km = ₹ (15+8)=₹ 23

Fare for third km = ₹ (23+8)=₹ 31

Hence, each subsequent term is obtained by adding a fixed number 8 to the previous term.

Hence it forms an AP.

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The taxi fare is Rs.15 for the first km and Rs.8 for each additional km. Does the following situation form an AP?

Fare for the first km = ₹ 15 Fare for second km = ₹ (15+8)=₹ 23 Fare for third km = ₹ (23+8)=₹ 31 Hence, each subsequent term is obtained by adding a fixed number 8 to the previous term. Hence it forms an AP.

Fare for the first km = ₹ 15

Fare for second km = ₹ (15+8)=₹ 23

Fare for third km = ₹ (23+8)=₹ 31

Hence, each subsequent term is obtained by adding a fixed number 8 to the previous term.

Hence it forms an AP.