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2005

Mathematics

JAMB

Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the series 8, 12, 16, ....., 96

A.

1400

B.

1040

C.

960

D.

920

Correct Answer: 1040

Explanation

8, 12, 16, .....96 a = 8, d = 4, l = 96, n = 20 S20 = n/2(a + l) = 20/2(8 + 96) = 10 * 104 = 1040

8, 12, 16, .....96 a = 8, d = 4, l = 96, n = 20 S20 = n/2(a + l) = 20/2(8 + 96) = 10 * 104 = 1040
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