Sequence And Series Question 421

Question: The mean of the series $ a,a+nd,a+2nd $ is

[DCE 2002]

Options:

A) $ a+(n-1),d $

B) $ a+nd $

C) $ a+(n+1),d $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Mean $ =\frac{a+(a+nd)+(a+2nd)}{3} $ $ =\frac{3a+3nd}{3}=a+nd $ .