Common terms in two APs
CAT 2019 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Sequence & series
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2019 Slot 2 paper. It tests Sequence & series. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The number of common terms in the two sequences: and is
- A.
20
- B.
18
- C.
21
- D.
19
Answer
A
Explanation
First sequence: common difference , last term . Second sequence: common difference , last term .
The first common term is . The common difference of common terms .
Common terms form an AP: . The maximum value .
Thus, there are 20 common terms.
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