For an arithmetical sequence, the first term is 2 and the common difference is 3….

For an arithmetical sequence, the first term is 2 and the common difference is 3. Find the sum of the first 11 terms
  • A.
    157
  • B.
    187
  • C.
    197
  • D.
    200
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

a = 2, d = 3 and n = 11
To find Sn/sub> = (frac{n}{2}) [2a + (n – 1) (delta)] = (frac{11}{2}) [2(2) + (11 – 1) 3] = (frac{11}{2})n [4 + 10(3)] = (frac{11}{2})(34)
= 11 x 17
= 187

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