Math Problem Statement

In an AP the 10th Term is twice the 4th Term and the 13th Term is 60. What is the sum of the first twenty terms?

Solution

Let's break this down step by step.

Step 1: Use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic progression (AP).

The formula for the nn-th term of an AP is:

Tn=a+(n1)dT_n = a + (n-1) \cdot d

where:

  • aa is the first term,
  • dd is the common difference,
  • nn is the term number.

Step 2: Set up the equations based on the given conditions.

1. 10th Term is twice the 4th Term:

The 10th term is T10T_{10}, and the 4th term is T4T_4.

T10=a+(101)d=a+9dT_{10} = a + (10-1) \cdot d = a + 9d T4=a+(41)d=a+3dT_4 = a + (4-1) \cdot d = a + 3d

The condition states that the 10th term is twice the 4th term, so:

a+9d=2(a+3d)a + 9d = 2 \cdot (a + 3d)

Simplifying this equation:

a+9d=2a+6da + 9d = 2a + 6d 9d6d=2aa9d - 6d = 2a - a 3d=a3d = a

So, we have the relation:

a=3d(Equation 1)a = 3d \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

2. 13th Term is 60:

The 13th term is T13T_{13}, and we know T13=60T_{13} = 60:

T13=a+(131)d=a+12d=60T_{13} = a + (13-1) \cdot d = a + 12d = 60

Substituting a=3da = 3d from Equation 1:

3d+12d=603d + 12d = 60 15d=6015d = 60 d=4d = 4

Step 3: Find the value of aa.

Using a=3da = 3d:

a=34=12a = 3 \cdot 4 = 12

Step 4: Find the sum of the first 20 terms.

The sum of the first nn terms of an AP is given by:

Sn=n2(2a+(n1)d)S_n = \frac{n}{2} \cdot (2a + (n-1) \cdot d)

For the first 20 terms:

S20=202(2a+(201)d)S_{20} = \frac{20}{2} \cdot (2a + (20-1) \cdot d) S20=10(212+194)S_{20} = 10 \cdot (2 \cdot 12 + 19 \cdot 4) S20=10(24+76)S_{20} = 10 \cdot (24 + 76) S20=10100=1000S_{20} = 10 \cdot 100 = 1000

Final Answer:

The sum of the first 20 terms is 1000.


Would you like a more detailed explanation or further questions on this? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do you derive the general formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an AP?
  2. How would the sum of the first 20 terms change if the common difference dd were different?
  3. What would happen to the 13th term if the first term were doubled?
  4. How can you apply this method to solve problems involving the nth term and sum of other types of sequences?
  5. How do you solve problems involving quadratic sequences?

Tip: The key to solving these kinds of problems is to use the properties of arithmetic progressions and express the terms in terms of aa and dd, then manipulate the equations to solve for the unknowns.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Progression (AP)
Linear Equations
Sum of Terms in AP

Formulas

T_n = a + (n-1) * d
S_n = n/2 * (2a + (n-1) * d)

Theorems

Properties of Arithmetic Progression
Sum Formula for Arithmetic Progression

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10