Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.2 Algebra: equations, identities and progressions

16.2.5 Arithmetic and geometric progressions: nth term and sums

An AP adds the same number each step and a GP multiplies by the same number; two formulas each (nth term and sum) answer almost every progression question.

  • TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I
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Key terms

  • arithmetic progression
  • geometric progression
  • nth term
  • sum of n terms
  • infinite GP
  • arithmetic mean
  • geometric mean
  • sum of squares
  • sum of cubes
  • telescoping series

What this note covers

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  4. Common trapsFoundation
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