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JAMB Mathematics 2008 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The fifth term of an A.P is 24 and the eleven term is 96. Find the first term

A. 12
B. 4
C. -12
D. -24Correct

Explanation

T5=a+4d=24. T11=a+10d=96. Subtracting: 6d=72, d=12. a=24-4(12)=-24.

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