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The first term of an A.P is equal to thrice the common difference, what is the sixth ...

The first term of an A.P is equal to thrice the common difference, what is the sixth term of the A.P, if the common difference is 8?
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  • A 64
  • B 48
  • C 43
  • D 24
  • E 11
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
first term[a] = 3 * d → 3 * 8 = 24
sixth term of the A.P = a + 5d → 24 + [5 * 8]
⇒ 24 + 40 = 64

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