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      Question

      In a 7-term number series, all the terms are in

      arithmetic progression. The 3rd term of the series is 17 and the 6th term is 32. What is the 7th term of the series?
      A 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 37 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the first term be a and common difference be d. 3rd term: a + 2d = 17 …(1) 6th term: a + 5d = 32 …(2) Subtract (1) from (2): (a + 5d) βˆ’ (a + 2d) = 32 βˆ’ 17 3d = 15 d = 5 From (1): a + 2Γ—5 = 17 β‡’ a + 10 = 17 β‡’ a = 7 7th term = a + 6d = 7 + 6Γ—5 = 7 + 30 = 37

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