Q.1 In an A.P.
, if the first term a=7, nth term 𝑎𝑛 =84 and the sum of
2093
first n terms 𝑆𝑛 = , then n is equal to:
2
(A) 22
(B) 24
(C) 23
(D) 26
Q.2 (A) The sum of first and eight terms of an A.P. is 32 and their
product is 60. Find the first term and common difference of the A.P.
Hence, also find the sum of its first 20 terms.
(B) In an A.P. of 40 terms, the sum of first 9 terms is 153 and the sum
of last 6 terms is 687. Determine the first term and common
difference of A.P. Also, find the sum of all the terms of the A.P.
Q.3 The common difference of an A.P., in which 𝑎15 − 𝑎11 = 48, is
(A) 12
(B) 16
(C) -12
(D) -16
Q.4 Which term of the A.P. -29, -26, -23,…..,61 is 16 ?
(A) 11th
(B) 16th
(C) 10th
(D) 31th
Q.5 (A) If the sum of first m terms of an A.P. is same as sum of its first
n terms (m≠n), then show that the sum of its first (m + n) terms is
zero.
(B) In an A.P., the sum of three consecutive terms is 24 and the sum
of their squares is 194. Find the numbers.
Q.6 nth term of an A.P. is 7n+4. The common difference is :
(A) 7n
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) 1
Q.7 In an A.P., if the first term a=-16 and the common difference
d= -2, then the sum of first 10 terms is :
(A) -200
(B) -70
(C) -250
(D) 250
Q.8 The sum of first 200 natural numbers is
(A) 2010
(B) 2000
(C) 20100
(D) 21000
Q.9 The common difference of an A.P. in which 𝑎20 − 𝑎15 = 20, is
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 4d
(D) 5d
Q.10 The common difference of the A.P.
1 1 − 4𝑥 1 − 8𝑥
, , , … … … 𝑖𝑠
2𝑥 2𝑥 2𝑥
(A) -2x
(B) -2
(C) 2
(D) 2x
Q.11 (A) If the sum of first seven terms of an A.P is 49 and that of 17
terms is 289, find the sum of its first 20 terms.
(B) The ratio of the 10th term to its 30th term of an A.P is 1:3 and the
sum of its first six terms is 42. Find the first term and the common
difference of A.P.
Q.12 If the sum of first n terms of an A.P is 3𝑛2 + 4𝑛 and its common
difference is 6, then its first term is :
(A) 7
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 3
Q.13 Three numbers in A.P. have the sum 30. What Is the middle
term?
(A) 4
(B) 10
(C) 16
(D) 8
Q.14 Treasure Hunt is an exciting and adventures game where
participants follow a series of clues/numbers/maps to discover
hidden treasures. Players engage in thrilling quest, solving puzzles
and riddles to unveil the location of the coveted prize.
While playing a treasure hunt game, some clues(numbers) are hidden
in various spots collectively forming an A.P. If the number on the nth
spot is 20+4n, then answer the following questions to help the
players in spotting the clues:
(A) Which number is on first spot ?
(B) (a) Which spot is numbered as 112 ?
OR
(b) What is the sum of all the numbers on the first 10 spots ?
(C) Which number is on the (n-2)th spot ?
Q.15 If the first three terms of an A.P. are 3p-1, 3p+5, 5p+1
respectively; then the value of p is:
(A) 2
(B) -3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Q.16 A man starts his job with a certain monthly salary and earns a
fixed increment every year. If his salary was 15,000 after 4 years of
service and 18000 after 10 years of service, what was his starting
salary and what was the annual increment?
Q.17 The next 4th term of the A.P. √18, √50, √98, … is:
(A) √128
(B) √140
(C) √162
(D) √200
Q.18 The number of terms in the A.P. 3, 6, 9, 12,…..,111 is:
(A) 36
(B) 40
(C) 37
(D) 30
Q.19 (A) If the sum of first 14 terms of an A.P is 1050 and the first
term is 10, then find the 20th term and nth term.
(B) The first term of an A.P. is 5, the last term is 45 and the sum of all
the terms is 400. Find the number of terms and the common
difference of the A.P.
Q.20 The next 4th term of the A.P. √7, √28, √63, … is:
(A) √70
(B) √84
(C) √97
(D) √112
Q.21 The 14th term from the end of the A.P. -11, -8, -5, …., 49 is :
(A) 7
(B) 10
(C) 13
(D) 28