Sequence And Series Question 504
Question: If the sum of the first terms of a series be $ 5n^{2}+2n $ , then its second term is
[MP PET 1996]
Options:
A) 7
B) 17
C) 24
D) 42
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ T_2=S_2-S_1 $ = $ 5{{(2)}^{2}}+2(2)-{5{{(1)}^{2}}+2(1)}=24-7=17 $ .