The sum of the first n terms of an AP is (3n2 + 5n). Which term of the AP is 152?

sum of first term=S1=a1

s1=3*12+5*1=3+5=8

s2=a1+a2

s2=3*22+5*2=3*4+10=12+10=22

so, a2=s2-s1

22-8=14

so ap is 8,14.......d=14-8=6

now an=152

an=a+(n-1)d

152=8+(n-1)6

152-8=(n-1)6

144/6=n-1

24=n-1

25=n

so 25th term

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