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However, one more must be added to include the first term. So, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 21}</math>. | However, one more must be added to include the first term. So, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 21}</math>. | ||
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| + | <math>\dfrac{73 - 13}{3} + 1 = 21</math> <math>\boxed{\textbf{(B)}}</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 20:50, 4 February 2015
Contents
Problem
How many terms are in the arithmetic sequence 
, 
, 
, 
, 
, 
?
Solution
, so the amount of terms in the sequence , , , , , is the same as in the sequence 
, 
, 
, , 
, 
.
In this sequence, the terms are the multiples of going up to , and there are 
multiples of in .
However, one more must be added to include the first term. So, the answer is 
.
Solution 2
.
See Also
| 2015 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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