Mathematics

In an A.P., if d = -4, n = 7, an = 4, then a is

  1. 6

  2. 7

  3. 20

  4. 28

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Answer

We know that

    an = a + (n - 1)d
∴ 4 = a + (7 - 1) × (-4)
⇒ 4 = a + 6 × (-4)
⇒ 4 = a - 24
⇒ a = 24 + 4
⇒ a = 28.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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