NDA2019MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
Let S_n be the sum of the first n terms of an AP. If S_ 2 n =3 n+14 n^2 , then what is the common difference?
Options
- A5
- B6
- C7
- D9
Correct answer
C. 7
Step-by-step solution
aligned & S_ 2 n =3 n+14 n^2 & S_n=3 n 2 +14 ( n 2 )^2 & S_n= 3 n+7 n^2 2 & S₁= 3+7 2 =5=T₁ & S₂= 6+28 2 =17=T₁+T₂ & (T₁+T₂ )- (T₁ )=17-5=12 & T₂=12 & d=T₂-T₁=12-5=7 aligned