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    In the arithmetic series -5, -3, -1, 1, _____, the nth term is 15. What is the value of n?
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    In the arithmetic series -5, -3, -1, 1, _____, the nth term is 15. What is the value of n?

    A.

    10

    B.

    11

    C.

    12

    D.

    09

    Correct option is B

    Given arithmetic series:
    -5, -3, -1, 1, …
    First term (a) = -5
    Common difference (d) = 2
    Formula used:
    aₙ = a + (n − 1)d
    Given: aₙ = 15
    15 = -5 + (n − 1) × 2
    15 = -5 + 2n − 2
    15 = 2n − 7
    2n = 22
    n = 11 
    Thus, correct option is (b).

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