Sequence And Series Question 498

Question: If the sum of the first 2n terms of $ 2,,5,,8… $ is equal to the sum of the first n terms of $ 57,,59,,61… $ , then n is equal to

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Options:

A) 10

B) 12

C) 11

D) 13

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Given, $ \frac{2n}{2}{2.2+(2n-1)3}=\frac{n}{2}{2.57+(n-1)2} $ or $ 2(6n+1)=112+2n $ or $ 10n=110,,\therefore n=11 $ .