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The 4th term of an A.P. is 13 while the 10th term is 31. Find the 24th term.

A
89
B
75
C
73
D
69
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Correct Option: C

a + 3d = 13 .......... (1)

a + 9d = 31 .......... (2)

(2) - (1): 6d = 18

d = 18/6 = 3

From (1), a + 3(3) = 13

a + 9 = 13

a = 13 - 9 = 4

Hence,

T24 = a + 23d

T24 = 4 + 23(3)

T24 = 4 + 69

T24 = 73

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