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Mathematics — Standard (041) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 5.5 Summary
The $n^{th}$ term of the A.P. $\frac{-1}{3}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{3}, \frac{8}{3}, \dots$ is :
  1. A $3n - 4$
  2. B $n - \frac{4}{3}$
  3. C $\frac{n-2}{3}$
  4. D $\frac{n-4}{3}$
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Model Answer

Here, $a = -\dfrac{1}{3}$, $d = \dfrac{2}{3} - \left(-\dfrac{1}{3}\right) = 1$.

$a_n = a + (n-1)d = -\dfrac{1}{3} + (n-1)(1) = n - 1 - \dfrac{1}{3} = n - \dfrac{4}{3}$

Answer: (B) $n - \dfrac{4}{3}$

Explanation

Use $a_n = a + (n-1)d$ with $a = -\frac{1}{3}$ and $d = 1$. Simplify carefully: $-\frac{1}{3} + n - 1 = n - \frac{4}{3}$. The trap options mix up signs or place the fraction incorrectly — always simplify step by step. Source: Chapter 5, Section 5.3 (nth term formula).

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