Which term of the A.P, 2, 5, 8, ... is 44?
Explanation
To find which term of the arithmetic progression (A.P.) \(2, 5, 8, \ldots\) is 44, we use the formula for the \(n\)-th term of an A.P.:
\[
a_n = a + (n - 1) \cdot d
\]
where:
- \(a\) is the first term of the A.P.,
- \(d\) is the common difference,
- \(a_n\) is the \(n\)-th term,
- \(n\) is the term number.
Here:
- \(a = 2\),
- \(d = 5 - 2 = 3\),
- \(a_n = 44\).
Substitute these values into the formula:
\[
44 = 2 + (n - 1) \cdot 3
\]
First, subtract 2 from both sides:
\[
42 = (n - 1) \cdot 3
\]
Next, divide both sides by 3:
\[
14 = n - 1
\]
Finally, add 1 to both sides:
\[
n = 15
\]
So, the term of the A.P. that is 44 is the 15th term.
The correct answer is B. 15.