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harimakenji
Aug4-10, 07:52 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
the first two terms in an arithmetic progression are 5 and 9. The last term in the progression is the only term which is greater than 200. Find the sum of all the terms in the progression


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3. The attempt at a solution
I want to ask : what is the meaning of "The last term in the progression is the only term which is greater than 200" ?

thrill3rnit3
Aug4-10, 09:33 AM
say there are 10 terms

the first 9 are less than or equal or 200, the 10th one is greater than 200

harimakenji
Aug4-10, 11:44 PM
I get the meaning now. Thanks a bunch friend !