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The sum of three consecutive terms of an AP is 27 and the sum of their squares is 293.
Find the common difference (positive value).

Class 10AP Word ProblemsAlgebra — Sequences
  • A6
  • B5
  • C10
  • D4

Step-by-Step Solution

Let terms be a-d, a, . Sum = . Squares: . So .
Answer: B) 5

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