Mathematics · essential
Alternative sum formula for AP for JEE
Arithmetic and Geometric progressions
Formula
\(S_n=\frac{n}{2}(a+l)\)
Variables: \(S_n\): sum of first \(n\) terms, \(a\): first term, \(l\): nth or last term.
Conditions: For an arithmetic progression with last term \(l=a_n\).
When first and last terms are known.