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प्रश्न

If the terms 10, a, 40 are in A.P., then find the value of a.

विकल्प

  • 35

  • 20

  • 25

  • 30

MCQ

उत्तर

25

Explanation:

The terms 10, a, 40 are in A.P.

Then t2 – t1 = t3 – t2

So, 40 – a = a – 10

⇒ 40 + 10 = a + a

⇒ 2a = 50

⇒ a = 25

Thus, the value of a is 25.

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