WAEC Mathematics 2005 Question 25

Question 25

Progressions

A sequence is given by 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2, ....... If the nth term is 25, find n.

  1. A.9
  2. B.10
  3. C.12
  4. D.15
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (10)

Explanation

a = 2½ and d = 2½, so Tn = 2½n = 25 gives n = 10.