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An Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a sequence with a constant difference between consecutive terms, represented as a, a+d, a+2d, etc. The nth term is calculated using Tn = a + (n - 1) × d, and the sum of the first n terms can be found using Sn = n/2 × [2a + (n - 1) × d]. Key tips for solving AP problems include understanding the middle term for odd n and practicing with past CAT questions.

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An Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a sequence with a constant difference between consecutive terms, represented as a, a+d, a+2d, etc. The nth term is calculated using Tn = a + (n - 1) × d, and the sum of the first n terms can be found using Sn = n/2 × [2a + (n - 1) × d]. Key tips for solving AP problems include understanding the middle term for odd n and practicing with past CAT questions.

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Arithmetic Progression (AP) - Quick Notes

1. What is an AP?
- A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant (common difference 'd').

2. General form of AP: a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, ...

3. nth term (Tn):


- Tn = a + (n - 1) × d

4. Sum of first n terms (Sn):


- Sn = n/2 × [2a + (n - 1) × d]
- Or Sn = n/2 × (a + l), where l is the last term

5. Finding number of terms:


- If you know first term (a), last term (l), and d:
- n = [(l - a)/d] + 1

6. Middle term (when n is odd):


- Middle term = a + (n - 1)/2 × d

7. If 3 terms are in AP:


- Assume as (a - d), a, (a + d)

8. Useful Tips for CAT:


- Know tricks to simplify word problems.
- Be careful with negative d or APs in reverse.
- AP questions often test logic along with formula.

Keep practicing with previous year CAT questions for stronger grasp.

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