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Sequences and Series: Middle term MCQ

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Middle termMediumQuestion 210008

Question

If the sum of 5 terms of an AP is 30, the middle (3rd) term is:
  1. A
    5
  2. B
    6
    Correct
  3. C
    7
  4. D
    8

Correct answer

6

Explanation

For an AP of odd number of terms, sum = n × (middle term). So 30 = 5 × middle → middle = 6.