CBSE Class 10 Mathematics
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Arithmetic Progressions — Question Ex 5.4 Q5
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Question A small terrace at a football ground comprises of 15 steps each of which is 50 m long and built of solid concrete. Each step has a rise of \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 } m\) and a tread of \(\frac { 1 }{ 2 } m\). Calculate the total volume of concrete required to build the terrace.

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CBSE Class 10 Arithmetic Progressions — Complete Guide
AP is a high-scoring chapter carrying 5-6 marks. The nth term and sum formulae appear in every board exam.
Quick Revision: Key Concepts
- AP: a, a+d, a+2d, ... (constant common difference)
- nth term: an = a + (n−1)d
- Sum: Sn = n/2[2a + (n−1)d] = n/2(a + l)
- Key relation: an = Sn − Sn−1
Most Important Questions
- Find specific terms (nth term, last term)
- Find sum of first n terms
- Find number of terms when sum is given
- Application problems (salary, savings, stacking)
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