The eleventh term of an AP, is 25 and its first term is -3. Find

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1997

The eleventh term of an AP, is 25 and its first term is -3. Find its common difference.

  • A. 19/10
  • B. 21/5
  • C. 23/11
  • D. 24/5

Correct Answer: D. 24/5

Explanation

a + 10d = 25

-3 + 10d = 25

d = 28/10 = 24/5



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