Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic progression
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
The sum of the first terms of an arithmetic progression is given by .
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- Step 1: Identify the first term and the common difference .
- Step 2: Substitute , , and :
Answer
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