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3.2 Arithmetic Series

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The fourth term of an arithmetic series is 18 and the sum of the first ten terms of the series is 210.

a.

Find the first term of the series.

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b.

Find the common difference.

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c.

Find the highest value of n n\,n for which the sum of the first n n\,n terms is less than 500.

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3.2 Arithmetic Series Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 3.2 Arithmetic Series with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 38 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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