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Find Sn for the given arithmetic series a1=-26 d=-9 n=24

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Answer:

- 3108

Explanation:

The sum to n terms of an arithmetic series is


S_(n) =
(n)/(2) [ 2
a_(1) + (n - 1)d ]

Substitute the given values into the formula


S_(24) =
(24)/(2) [ (2 × - 26) + (23 × - 9) ]

= 12 ( - 52 - 207 )

= 12 × - 259 = - 3108

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