Arithmetic Progression — Easy JEE math MCQ
The sum of the first 20 terms of an AP with first term 3 and common difference 2 is:
- A. 400
- B. 420
- C. 440
- D. 460
Solution
Using Sₙ = n/2 × [2a + (n-1)d] = 20/2 × [2(3) + 19(2)] = 10 × [6 + 38] = 10 × 44 = 440.
