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Let a1, a2, a3, ... be an arithmetic sequence.  Let Sn denote the sum of the first n terms.  If S_5 = 1/5 and S_10 = 1/10, then find S_15.

 May 13, 2024
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Let d=a2a1. Note that S5=5a1+(d+2d+3d+4d)=5a1+10d, and S10=10a1+(d+2d++9d)=10a1+45d, and S15=15a1+(d+2d++14d)=15a1+105d.

 

So, the given conditions are {5a1+10d=1510a1+45d=110. Solving gives d=3250 and a1=8125.

 

So S15=15a1+105d=310.

 May 13, 2024

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