Problem 3: In which of the following situations, the sequence of numbers formed will form an A.P.? (i) The cost of digging a well for the first metre is ₹ 150 and rises by ₹ 20 for each succeeding metre.

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Asked: May 27, 20212021-05-27T10:20:21+05:30 2021-05-27T10:20:21+05:30In: CBSE

This is the basic and conceptual question from Chapter name- Arithmetic Progression
Chapter number- 9
Exercise 9.3

We have been given the cost of digging well for the first and second meter and we have to find that if that sequence of numbers forms AP or not.

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Question 3(i)

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AAREKH · Answer 1 · 2021-06-12T14:28:10+05:30

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Given:

Cost of digging a well for the first metre = ₹150

Therefore,

Cost for the second metre = ₹150 + ₹20 = ₹170

Cost for the third metre = ₹170 + ₹20 = ₹190

Cost for the fourth metre = ₹190 + ₹20 = ₹210

Since, 20 is added fo each succeeding metre

Hence, the sequence will be (In rupees) and is A.P

150, 170, 190, 210, ………..

∴ The given sequence is in A.P and common difference is 20