- A160
- B145
- C320
- D175
Step-by-Step Solution
7 prizes in AP, , sum = 700. S₇ = → → → → rupees.
Answer: A) 160
A sum of Rs 700 is to be used to give 7 cash prizes to students. If each prize is Rs 20 less than its preceding prize, find the value of the highest (1st) prize in rupees.
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Key idea: Common AP word problems
**Salaries**: 'Person earns ₹X in year 1 with annual increase of ₹Y. Find salary in year n / total over n years.' → AP with a = X, d = Y.
**Stadium seating**: 'Front row has 30 seats; each row 4 more. 25 rows. Total seats?' → AP with a = 30, d = 4. S₂₅ = ?
**Loans/installments**: equal monthly payments form an AP.
**Number patterns**: 'Multiples of 5 between 100 and 500: how many? Sum?' → AP with a = 100, d = 5, last = 500.
Always identify a, d, and what's asked (term aₙ or sum Sₙ). Check whether n is the COUNT or the POSITION.
**Stadium seating**: 'Front row has 30 seats; each row 4 more. 25 rows. Total seats?' → AP with a = 30, d = 4. S₂₅ = ?
**Loans/installments**: equal monthly payments form an AP.
**Number patterns**: 'Multiples of 5 between 100 and 500: how many? Sum?' → AP with a = 100, d = 5, last = 500.
Always identify a, d, and what's asked (term aₙ or sum Sₙ). Check whether n is the COUNT or the POSITION.
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