KCET2020MathematicsLimits
If the sum of n terms of an AP is given by S_ n =n²+n , then the common difference of the AP is
Options
- A4
- B1
- C2
- D6
Correct answer
C. 2
Step-by-step solution
Given sum of n terms of an AP. aligned S_ n &=n²+n a₁ &=S₁=1+1=2 a₁+a₂ &=S₂=2²+2=6 a₂ &=S₂-S₁=6-2=4 d &=a₂-a₁=4-2=2 aligned