In an arithmetic progression, what happens when the common difference ‘d’ is negative?

a) The terms decrease by ‘d’ units as we move forward.

b) The terms increase by ‘d’ units as we move forward.

c) The terms remain constant.

d) The progression becomes irregular.

The sum of first 20 terms of an arithmetic progression is 340. What is the 10th term if the first term is 5?

a) 25

b) 30

c) 35

d) 40

Which term of the arithmetic progression 3, 7, 11, 15, \(\ldots\) is 31?

a) 10th term

b) 11th term

c) 12th term

d) 13th term

How do we apply arithmetic progression in solving daily life problems?

a) Calculating monthly expenses.

b) Determining the amount saved over time with fixed deposits.

c) Predicting future population growth.

d) All of the above.

If the first term of an A.P. is a, the second term is b, and the third term is c, what is the value of b in terms of a and c?

a) \(b=a+c\)

b) \(b=a-c\)

c) \(b=\frac{a+c}{2}\)

d) \(b=\frac{a-c}{2}\)

If the first term of an arithmetic progression is 8 and the 15th term is 68, what is the common difference?

a) 3

b) 4

c) 5

d) 6

How can we find the sum of the first ‘n’ terms of an arithmetic progression?

a) Using the formula \( S_n = \frac{n}{2} (2a + (n-1)d) \)

b) Adding all ‘n’ terms individually.

c) Multiplying the first and last terms by the number of terms and dividing by 2.

d) Subtracting the last term from the first term.

The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression is 340. If the first term is 5, what is the 10th term?

a) 25

b) 30

c) 35

d) 40

What is the motivation behind studying arithmetic progression (A.P.)?

a) To learn about mathematical patterns.

b) To understand sequences and series.

c) To solve real-world problems involving regular increments or decrements.

d) All of the above.

Which term of the arithmetic progression 3, 7, 11, 15, … is 31?

a) 10th term

b) 11th term

c) 12th term

d) 13th term