Math Problem Statement

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The first term of an Arithmetic Progression (AP) is 2, and the sum of the first 5 terms is equal to 1/4 of the sum of the next 5 terms. We need to find the sum of the first 30 terms and the 20th term.

Solution

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Problem Recap:

  1. Given:
    • The first term of an Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a=2a = 2.
    • The sum of the first 5 terms is equal to 14\frac{1}{4} of the sum of the next 5 terms.
    • We need to find the sum of the first 30 terms and the 20th term.

Solution Breakdown:

  1. Define Variables:

    • Let the first term a=2a = 2.
    • Let the common difference be dd.
  2. Sum of the first 5 terms:

    • The formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an AP is: Sn=n2×[2a+(n1)d]S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times [2a + (n - 1)d]
    • For n=5n = 5, the sum of the first 5 terms S5S_5 is: S5=52×(2a+4d)S_5 = \frac{5}{2} \times (2a + 4d)
    • Substituting a=2a = 2: S5=52×(4+4d)=5×(2+2d)=10+10dS_5 = \frac{5}{2} \times (4 + 4d) = 5 \times (2 + 2d) = 10 + 10d
  3. Sum of the next 5 terms (from 6th to 10th term):

    • The sum of the next 5 terms can be calculated using the terms from 6 to 10.
    • Let the sum of terms from the 6th to the 10th be S610S_{6-10}.
  4. Relationship between sums:

    • According to the problem, the sum of the first 5 terms S5=14S610S_5 = \frac{1}{4} S_{6-10}.
    • Substitute S5=10+10dS_5 = 10 + 10d and solve for dd.
  5. Find the common difference dd:

    • To proceed, find the expression for S610S_{6-10} in terms of dd, substitute, and solve for dd.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Progression
Sum of an AP
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of n terms of an AP: S_n = n/2 × [2a + (n - 1)d]
Relation between sums: S_5 = 1/4 × S_{6-10}

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12