An= a+ (n-1) d
So keeping the values and finding n
50= 5+(n-1)3
50-5=(n-1)3
45=(n-1)3
45/3=n-1
15=n-1
15+1=n
Hence n=16
Further sn formula is:
Sn=n/2[2a+(n-1)d)]
Putting the values
Sn= 16/2[2(5)+(16-1)3]
= 8 [10+15(3)]
= 8 [10+45]
= 8 [55]
Sn=440
Hence solved
Written on Aug. 25, 2025, 6:15 p.m.