WAEC Further Mathematics 2019 Question 12

Question 12

Sequences and Series

Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the sequence −7, −3, 1, ….

  1. A.620
  2. B.660
  3. C.690
  4. D.1240
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (620)

Explanation

a = −7, d = 4. S₂₀ = 10[2(−7) + 19(4)] = 10 × 62 = 620.