Correct Answer - Option 4 : 10
Concept:
The sum of n terms of an AP with first term a and common difference d is given by:
\(\rm {S_n} = \frac{n}{2} × \left[ {2a + \left( {n - 1} \right)d} \right]\;or\;{S_n} = \frac{n}{2} × \left[ {a + l} \right]\)
Where l is the last term of the AP.
Calculation:
Given: First term of AP = a = 50
Last term of AP = l = 70
Sum of n terms of an AP = 600
As we know, sum of n terms of an AP = \(\rm {S_n} = \frac{n}{2} × \left[ {a + l} \right]\)
⇒ 600 = \(\rm \frac n 2\) (50 + 70)
⇒ 600 = \(\rm \frac n 2\) × 120
⇒ 5 = \(\rm \frac n 2\)
∴ n = 10