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The third term of an A.P is 6 and the fifth term is 12. Find the sum of its first twelve terms

A.

201

B.

144

C.

198

D.

72

Correct answer is C

T3 = 6

T5 = 12

S12 = ?

Tn = a + (n - 1)d

⇒ T3 = a + 2d = 6 ----- (i)

⇒ T5 = a + 4d = 12 ----- (ii)

Subtract equation (ii) from (i)

⇒ -2d = -6

⇒ d62 = 3

Substitute 3 for d in equation (i)

⇒ a + 2(3) = 6

⇒ a + 6 = 6

⇒ a = 6 - 6 = 0

Sn = n(2a+(n1)d)2

⇒ S12 = 12(2×0+(121)3)2

⇒ S12 = 6(0 + 11 x 3)

⇒ S12 = 6(33)

∴ S12 = 198