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1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only)

1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 7

The fifth term of an arithmetic series is 21 and the sum of the first ten terms of the series is 245.

a.

Find the first term of the series.

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b.

Find the common difference.

[2]
c.

Find the highest value of n n\,n for which the sum of the first n n\,n terms is less than 1000.

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1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only) Questions

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41 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Maths 1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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