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A man gets a starting salary of Rs 20000 with an annual increment of Rs 1500. In which year will his salary become Rs 32000?

Class 10AP Word ProblemsAlgebra — Sequences
  • A9th year
  • B8th year
  • C10th year
  • D7th year

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a = 20000, d = 1500. 32000 = 20000 + (n-1)(1500) gives 12000 = 1500(n-1), n-1 = 8, n = 9.
Answer: A) 9th year

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