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What is 20th term form the end of the AP 3, 8, 13, …., 253? 

(a) 163 

(b) 158 

(c) 153 

(d) 148

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Correct answer is (b) 158

The given AP is 3, 8, 13,..., 253.

Let us re-write the given AP in reverse order i.e. 253, 248, .., 13, 8, 3.

Now, the 20th term from the end of the given AP is equal to the 20th term from beginning

of the AP 253, 248,., 13, 8, 3.

Consider the AP 253, 248,….. 13, 8, 3.

Here, a = 253 and d = 248 - 253 = -5

∴ 20th term of this AP

= 253 + (20 - 1)x(-5)

= 253 - 95

= 158

Thus, the 20th term from the end of the given AP is 158.

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