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Find the sum of the first 18 terms of the progression 3, 6, 12......
A
3(217 - 1)
B
3(218 - 1)
C
3(218 + 1)
D
3(217 - 1)
correct option: d

3 + 6 + 12 + .....18thy term

1st term = 3, common ratio (\frac{6}{3}) = 2

n = 18, sum og GP is given by Sn = a(\frac{(r^n - 1)}{r - 1})

s18 = 3(\frac{(2^{18} - 1)}{2 - 1})

= 3(217 - 1)

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