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What is the 10th term of the series: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...?

1. 45
2. 50
3. 55
4. 60

Correct answer: 50

Solution

The series increases by 5 each time, so it is an arithmetic progression with first term 5 and common difference 5. The 10th term is 5 + 9×5 = 50.

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