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Q.

The value of n, when a=1, a n  = 20 and S n =399  is


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a

40

b

30

c

38

d

36 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given, a=1  , a n =20  and S n =399   .
So, according to the question, by using the formula we will find no. of terms.
S n = n 2 a+ a n  .
399= n 2 1+20 399 21 = n 2 n= 19 2 n=38   So, n=38.
Therefore, the correct option is 3.
 
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