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The first term of a linear sequence is 9 and the common difference is 7....

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WAEC 2014

The first term of a linear sequence is 9 and the common difference is 7. If the nth term is 380, find the value of n.

  • A. 45
  • B. 54
  • C. 56
  • D. 65
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

\(T_{n} = a + (n - 1)d\)

\(380 = 9 + (n - 1)7\)

\(380 = 9 + 7n - 7 \implies 380 = 2 + 7n\)

\(7n = 380 - 2 = 378 \therefore n = \frac{378}{7} = 54\)


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