The 4 th term of an A.P. is three times the first and the 7 th term exceeds twice the third term by 1. Find the first term 'a' and common difference…

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · MTP · January 2025
The 4 th term of an A.P. is three times the first and the 7 th term exceeds twice the third term by 1. Find the first term 'a' and common difference 'd'.
(A) A. a = 3, d = 2
(B) B. a = 4, d = 3
(C) C. a = 5, d = 4
(D) D. a = 6, d = 5

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Correct Answer: Option (A)

A. a = 3, d = 2

Topics: Part-A: Business Mathematics

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