Arithmetic Ability
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Q.

The speed of a car increases by 2 kms after every one hour. If the distance travelling in the first one hour was 35 kms. what was the total distance travelled in 12 hours?

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Correct choice: C

Explanation:

Total distance travelled in 12 hours =(35+37+39+.....upto 12 terms) This is an A.P with first term, a=35, number of terms, n= 12,d=2. Required distance = 12/2[2 x 35+{12-1) x 2] =6(70+23) = 552 kms.
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