- A1
- B6
- C0
- D4
Step-by-Step Solution
Five terms in AP from −4 to 16: 4d = 16 − (−4) = 20, so d = 5. P = −4 + 5 = 1 (then Q = 6, R = 11).
Answer: A) 1
On a number line the points −4, P, Q, R and 16 are equally spaced, in that order. What number does P stand for?
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