The first term of an A.P is equal to thrice the common difference, what is the sixth term of the A.P, if the common difference is 8?
A
64
B
48
C
43
D
24
E
11
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
first term[a] = 3 * d → 3 * 8 = 24
sixth term of the A.P = a + 5d → 24 + [5 * 8]
⇒ 24 + 40 = 64
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #42305)