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The sum of the first 16 terms of an A.P is 2000. The sum of the next four terms is 900.

The sum of the first 16 terms of an A.P is 2000. The sum of the next four terms is 900. Calculate the first term and the common difference.

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Wilfykil answered the question on August 19, 2019 at 08:33

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