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What is the sum of the first 13 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -10 and last term is 26?

A. 104

B. 140

C. 84

D. 98

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

$$\eqalign{ & {S_n} = \frac{n}{2}\left[ {a + l} \right] \cr & {S_{13}} = \frac{{13}}{2}\left[ { - 10 + 26} \right] \cr & {S_{13}} = \frac{{13}}{2}\left[ {16} \right] \cr & {S_{13}} = 104 \cr} $$

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