Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Series

Series — practice question

(a(i))[2]

There are $25$ terms in an arithmetic progression, and the first term is $-15$. The total of every term in the progression is $525$. Calculate the common difference of the progression.

(a(ii))[2]

Find the final term in the progression.

(a(iii))[2]

Find the sum of every positive term in the progression.

(b(i))[2]

A college has entered a sponsorship deal so that grants will be paid each year for sports equipment. The grant will be $4000$ in $2012$ and will rise by $5\%$ each year. Calculate the value of the grant in $2022$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the total amount the college will get in the years $2012$ to $2022$ inclusive.

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