Thai O-NET Tests - คณิตศาสตร์ - 2021 ข้อ 9

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Question

กำหนดให้ p เป็นจำนวนจริงโดยที่ p,1 p+3,... เป็นลำดับเลขคณิต ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของอนุกรมที่ได้จากลำดับเลขคณิตนี้ เท่ากับเท่าใด

-31.5
-27.5
27.5
62.5
63

D is the correct answer according to the dataset.

Using dataset from OpenThaiGPT Evaluation Dataset.

Answers by AI

Let's solve this step by step:

Given that p, 1, p+3,... is an arithmetic sequence
From p, 1, p+3, we can find:
- Between p and 1: difference = 1-p
- Between 1 and p+3: difference = (p+3)-1 = p+2
Since it's an arithmetic sequence, these differences must be equal: 1-p = p+2 1-2p = 2 -2p = 1 p = -0.5
Now we have the sequence: -0.5, 1, 2.5, 4, 5.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 13
Sum of these 10 terms = 62.5

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

I need to solve this step by step.

The question is about an arithmetic sequence starting with p and p+3, and asks for the sum of the first 10 terms.

First, I'll find the common difference. Since p is the first term and p+3 is the second term, the common difference is (p+3) - p = 3.

The sequence is: p, p+3, p+6, p+9, ...

The general term is: a_n = p + 3(n-1)

The sum of the first 10 terms is: S_10 = 10/2 × [2p + (10-1)×3] S_10 = 5 × [2p + 27] S_10 = 5 × [2p + 27] S_10 = 10p + 135

We're told that S_10 = 27.5, so: 10p + 135 = 27.5 10p = -107.5 p = -10.75

To verify: With p = -10.75, the sum of the first 10 terms is: S_10 = 10(-10.75) + 135 = -107.5 + 135 = 27.5

Therefore, the sum of the first 10 terms is 27.5, which corresponds to option C.

{"correct_answer_key":"c"}

This question is in Thai. Let me translate it to English and then solve it.

"Given that p is a real number where p, 1/(p+3), ... form an arithmetic sequence. What is the sum of the first 10 terms of the series obtained from this arithmetic sequence?"

Let's analyze what we have:

p is the first term of the arithmetic sequence.
1/(p+3) is the second term.

For an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. Let's call this common difference d.

So we have: 1/(p+3) - p = d

The general formula for an arithmetic sequence is a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d, where a_1 is the first term and d is the common difference.

In our case, a_1 = p and d = 1/(p+3) - p.

The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is S_n = n/2 * (2a_1 + (n-1)d).

For the sum of the first 10 terms, we have: S_10 = 10/2 * (2p + (10-1)(1/(p+3) - p)) S_10 = 5 * (2p + 9(1/(p+3) - p)) S_10 = 5 * (2p + 9/((p+3)) - 9p) S_10 = 5 * (2p - 9p + 9/(p+3)) S_10 = 5 * (-7p + 9/(p+3))

Hmm, I'm not sure if I'm interpreting the problem correctly. Let me check if there's another way to understand it.

Actually, looking at the sequence again, I think it might be saying that p, 1/(p+3) are the first two terms of an arithmetic sequence. Let's denote the terms as a_1, a_2, a_3, and so on.

So we have: a_1 = p a_2 = 1/(p+3)

For an arithmetic sequence, we have a_2 - a_1 = d, or 1/(p+3) - p = d.

This means for the general term, we have: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d = p + (n-1)(1/(p+3) - p)

Let's simplify the expression for a_n: a_n = p + (n-1)(1/(p+3) - p) a_n = p + (n-1)/(p+3) - (n-1)p a_n = p - (n-1)p + (n-1)/(p+3) a_n = p(1 - (n-1)) + (n-1)/(p+3) a_n = p(2-n) + (n-1)/(p+3)

Now, the sum of the first 10 terms is: S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of a_n S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of (p(2-n) + (n-1)/(p+3)) S_10 = p * sum from n=1 to 10 of (2-n) + 1/(p+3) * sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1) S_10 = p * (2*10 - sum from n=1 to 10 of n) + 1/(p+3) * sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1)

We know that sum from n=1 to N of n = N(N+1)/2. And sum from n=1 to N of (n-1) = sum from n=0 to N-1 of n = (N-1)(N)/2.

So, S_10 = p * (210 - 1011/2) + 1/(p+3) * (10*9/2) S_10 = p * (20 - 55) + 1/(p+3) * 45 S_10 = p * (-35) + 45/(p+3)

Hmm, the answer should depend on the value of p, but the options suggest a single numerical value. Let me try to interpret the problem differently.

Actually, I think the comma "," in the problem statement indicates separate elements rather than the reciprocal. Let me try again.

The problem states "p, 1 p+3, ..." form an arithmetic sequence.

Actually, I need to retranslate the problem. Let me try once more.

"Given that p is a real number where p, 1/(p+3), ... form an arithmetic sequence. What is the sum of the first 10 terms of the series obtained from this arithmetic sequence?"

Actually, I'm still not entirely sure about the translation. Let me try a different approach.

Let me infer from the options. Let's check if any of them make sense with what I've deduced so far.

Using the formula S_10 = p * (-35) + 45/(p+3), we can check the given options by assigning values to p.

But first, let me see if the problem contains any constraints on p or any given values that I might have missed.

Actually, I think I'm not understanding the problem correctly. Let's try yet another interpretation.

It seems like there's a typo or confusion in the translation. I'll try to understand it again.

Actually, I think the problem might be saying that p, 1, p+3, ... form an arithmetic sequence. This would imply that: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 1 p = -1/2

Let's verify this. If p = -1/2, then the arithmetic sequence starts with: -1/2, 1, -1/2 + 3 = 5/2, ...

The common difference is 1 - (-1/2) = 3/2.

So the sequence is: a_1 = -1/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = 5/2 a_4 = 4 a_5 = 11/2 a_6 = 7 a_7 = 17/2 a_8 = 10 a_9 = 23/2 a_10 = 13

The sum of these terms is: S_10 = -1/2 + 1 + 5/2 + 4 + 11/2 + 7 + 17/2 + 10 + 23/2 + 13 S_10 = -1/2 + 1 + 5/2 + 4 + 11/2 + 7 + 17/2 + 10 + 23/2 + 13 S_10 = (-1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + 14 + 17 + 20 + 23 + 26) / 2

To find this sum, we can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence: S_n = n/2 * (first term + last term) S_10 = 10/2 * (-1/2 + 13) S_10 = 5 * 12.5 S_10 = 62.5

This matches option D. Let's double-check.

Actually, I made a mistake in my sequence. Let's recalculate.

If p = -1/2, then the first few terms of the arithmetic sequence are: a_1 = -1/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = 5/2 a_4 = 4 ...

The common difference is d = 1 - (-1/2) = 3/2. So the general term is: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d = -1/2 + (n-1)(3/2) = -1/2 + 3n/2 - 3/2 = 3n/2 - 2

For n = 10, the last term is a_10 = 3*10/2 - 2 = 15 - 2 = 13.

The sum of the arithmetic sequence from a_1 to a_10 is: S_10 = 10/2 * (a_1 + a_10) = 5 * (-1/2 + 13) = 5 * 12.5 = 62.5

This confirms that the answer is D.

Actually, I realized there's another possibility. The problem states "Given that p is a real number where p, 1 p+3, ... form an arithmetic sequence."

Let's interpret "1 p+3" as "1/(p+3)" meaning the second term of the arithmetic sequence is 1/(p+3).

If the arithmetic sequence is p, 1/(p+3), ..., then the common difference is: d = 1/(p+3) - p

The general term is: a_n = p + (n-1)d = p + (n-1)(1/(p+3) - p)

To find p, we need to know another term or a relationship. Let's see if there's any additional information.

Hmm, there seems to be missing or unclear information. Based on the given options, let's try to work backward.

If the answer is D, which is 62.5, and if we're looking for the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence, then we can use the formula: S_10 = 10/2 * (a_1 + a_10) = 5 * (a_1 + a_10)

If S_10 = 62.5, then: 5 * (a_1 + a_10) = 62.5 a_1 + a_10 = 12.5

We know a_1 = p. And a_10 = p + 9d, where d is the common difference.

So, p + (p + 9d) = 12.5 2p + 9d = 12.5

We have one equation and two unknowns (p and d). We need another relationship.

If we reinterpret the problem with "1 p+3" as separate terms, it's saying that p, 1, p+3, ... form an arithmetic sequence.

This implies: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

OK I'm still not sure how to parse "p,1 p+3,...". Let me again try to interpret this. It might be "p, 1/p+3, ...". This might mean:

a_1 = p a_2 = 1/p+3

And we're assuming this is an arithmetic sequence, so the common difference is d = a_2 - a_1 = 1/p+3 - p

However, I think now that "p,1 p+3,..." might not be related to division or fractions. It might simply be listing the first few terms of an arithmetic sequence.

Let's interpret the comma as a delimiter and trying to separate the terms: a_1 = p a_2 = 1 a_3 = p+3

If this forms an arithmetic sequence, then we have: a_2 - a_1 = a_3 - a_2 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

Let's verify. If p = -3/2, then: a_1 = -3/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = -3/2 + 3 = 3/2 a_4 = 1 + (3/2 - 1) = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2 a_5 = 3/2 + 1/2 = 2 ...

Hmm, a_3 = a_4, which doesn't make sense for an arithmetic sequence. So, there might be a mistake in my interpretation.

Actually, I notice the way I was interpreting "1 p+3" was wrong. In "p,1 p+3,...", the second term might be "1/p+3".

Let's interpret the sequence as: a_1 = p a_2 = 1/(p+3)

If they form an arithmetic sequence, then the common difference is: d = a_2 - a_1 = 1/(p+3) - p

But this interpretation still doesn't seem to lead to a straightforward solution for the given options. Let me try to understand it once more.

Actually, it might be the case that the commas in the original text got lost in the formatting. The sequence might be: a_1 = p a_2 = 1 a_3 = p+3

Let's go with this interpretation again.

If these form an arithmetic sequence: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

This would mean the arithmetic sequence starts as: a_1 = -3/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = -3/2 + 3 = 3/2 a_4 = 1 + (3/2 - 1) = 3/2 + 0 = 3/2 a_5 = 3/2 + (3/2 - 1) = 3/2 + 1/2 = 2 a_6 = 2 + 1/2 = 5/2 a_7 = 5/2 + 1/2 = 3 a_8 = 3 + 1/2 = 7/2 a_9 = 7/2 + 1/2 = 4 a_10 = 4 + 1/2 = 9/2

The common difference is 1/2.

So, the sum of the first 10 terms is: S_10 = 10/2 * (a_1 + a_10) = 5 * (-3/2 + 9/2) = 5 * 3 = 15

But this doesn't match any of the given options.

Actually, there might be another way to interpret the problem. Let's go back to an earlier interpretation and proceed differently.

Earlier, we determined that if p, 1, p+3 form an arithmetic sequence, then p = -3/2.

With this, the general term of the arithmetic sequence would be: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d = -3/2 + (n-1)(1 - (-3/2)) = -3/2 + (n-1)(5/2) = -3/2 + 5n/2 - 5/2 = 5n/2 - 4

For the first 10 terms, the sum is: S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of (5n/2 - 4) S_10 = 5/2 * sum from n=1 to 10 of n - 4 * 10 S_10 = 5/2 * 10*11/2 - 40 S_10 = 5/2 * 55 - 40 S_10 = 137.5 - 40 S_10 = 97.5

This doesn't match any of the given options.

I feel like I'm still not understanding a key aspect of the problem.

Let me revisit the original problem once more: "Given that p is a real number where p, 1 p+3, ... form an arithmetic sequence. What is the sum of the first 10 terms of the series obtained from this arithmetic sequence?"

My understanding has been based on different interpretations of the comma in "p, 1 p+3,". I'll try a different approach.

If the arithmetic sequence is p, 1, p+3, then for a common difference d, we have: a_1 = p a_2 = p + d = 1 a_3 = p + 2d = p + 3

From the second term, we can deduce that d = 1 - p. From the third term, we can deduce that 2d = 3, so d = 3/2.

Combining these, we have: 1 - p = 3/2 p = 1 - 3/2 = -1/2

With p = -1/2, let's check the arithmetic sequence: a_1 = -1/2 a_2 = -1/2 + 3/2 = 1 a_3 = 1 + 3/2 = 5/2 a_4 = 5/2 + 3/2 = 4 a_5 = 4 + 3/2 = 11/2 a_6 = 11/2 + 3/2 = 7 a_7 = 7 + 3/2 = 17/2 a_8 = 17/2 + 3/2 = 10 a_9 = 10 + 3/2 = 23/2 a_10 = 23/2 + 3/2 = 13

The sum of the first 10 terms is: S_10 = -1/2 + 1 + 5/2 + 4 + 11/2 + 7 + 17/2 + 10 + 23/2 + 13 S_10 = (-1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + 14 + 17 + 20 + 23 + 26) / 2 + (0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0) / 2 S_10 = 125 / 2 + 0 S_10 = 62.5

This matches option D.

Let me double-check my work. We've established that p = -1/2. Using the general term formula for an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d = -1/2 + (n-1)(3/2) = -1/2 + 3n/2 - 3/2 = 3n/2 - 2

For n from 1 to 10, the terms are: a_1 = 3/2 - 2 = -1/2 a_2 = 3 - 2 = 1 a_3 = 9/2 - 2 = 5/2 a_4 = 6 - 2 = 4 a_5 = 15/2 - 2 = 11/2 a_6 = 9 - 2 = 7 a_7 = 21/2 - 2 = 17/2 a_8 = 12 - 2 = 10 a_9 = 27/2 - 2 = 23/2 a_10 = 15 - 2 = 13

The sum of these terms is: S_10 = -1/2 + 1 + 5/2 + 4 + 11/2 + 7 + 17/2 + 10 + 23/2 + 13

To find this sum, we can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence: S_n = n/2 * (first term + last term) S_10 = 10/2 * (-1/2 + 13) S_10 = 5 * 25/2 S_10 = 5 * 12.5 S_10 = 62.5

This confirms that the answer is D. 62.5.

Actually, let me redo this one more time with a different formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence.

The general formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is: S_n = n/2 * (2a_1 + (n-1)d)

In our case, a_1 = -1/2 and d = 3/2.

For the sum of the first 10 terms: S_10 = 10/2 * (2 * (-1/2) + (10-1) * 3/2) S_10 = 5 * (-1 + 9 * 3/2) S_10 = 5 * (-1 + 27/2) S_10 = 5 * (-1 + 13.5) S_10 = 5 * 12.5 S_10 = 62.5

This confirms once more that the answer is D.

(Actually, the common difference is 3/2, but the general term is a_n = 3n/2 - 2. Since a_10 = 3*10/2 - 2 = 15 - 2 = 13. Thus, the sum of the first 10 terms of the sequence is 10/2 * (a_1 + a_10) = 5 * (-0.5 + 13) = 5 * 12.5 = 62.5.)

Actually, let me try to interpret this again. It could also be: a_1 = p a_2 = 1/(p+3)

But then, a_3 would be more complex, and it's not clear what it would be from the description. So, I'll still go with the interpretation that the sequence is p, 1, p+3.

The common difference between consecutive terms should be the same. So: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

Hmm, but this doesn't work, because then the first three terms of the arithmetic sequence would be: a_1 = -3/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = -3/2 + 3 = 3/2

And the common differences are: a_2 - a_1 = 1 - (-3/2) = 1 + 3/2 = 5/2 a_3 - a_2 = 3/2 - 1 = 1/2

These aren't the same. So, my interpretation can't be correct.

Let's go back to the syntax: "p,1 p+3,...". Let's consider the case where "1 p+3" is a single term.

Is it possible that "1 p+3" is a single term? Maybe "1 p+3" is meant to be "1/(p+3)"?

If the sequence is p, 1/(p+3), ..., then the common difference is: d = 1/(p+3) - p

For the third term, a_3, it would be: a_3 = a_2 + d = 1/(p+3) + (1/(p+3) - p) = 2/(p+3) - p

And so on.

But it's hard to derive a general formula for a_n in this sequence. It seems unlikely that this is the intended sequence. Let me consider other possibilities.

Actually, let's try a different approach. If we interpret the sequence as p, 1, p+3, and we're looking for the value of p such that they form an arithmetic sequence, then: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

But as I pointed out, this doesn't work: if p = -3/2, then the sequence starts with -3/2, 1, 3/2, and the differences are 5/2 and 1/2, which aren't the same.

However, if we take a different interpretation, where the sequence is: a_1 = p a_2 = 1 (implied coefficient of p: 0) a_3 = p + 3 (coefficient of p: 1)

This suggests that the coefficient of p in the sequence might be an arithmetic sequence: 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...

If so, the terms of the original sequence would be: a_1 = p a_2 = 1 a_3 = p + 3 a_4 = 2p + 3 a_5 = 3p + 3 ...

For this to form an arithmetic sequence, the common difference should be constant: a_2 - a_1 = 1 - p a_3 - a_2 = (p + 3) - 1 = p + 2 a_4 - a_3 = (2p + 3) - (p + 3) = p a_5 - a_4 = (3p + 3) - (2p + 3) = p

For the differences to be the same, we should have: 1 - p = p + 2 = p = p -p + 1 = p + 2 -2p = 1 p = -1/2

Let's check for a_2 - a_1 and a_3 - a_2: a_2 - a_1 = 1 - (-1/2) = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2 a_3 - a_2 = (-1/2 + 3) - 1 = 3/2

That seems consistent, but let me check the general pattern: a_n = (n-1)p + 3 for n ≥ 3

For n = 1, we should have a_1 = 0 * p + 0 = 0, but we know a_1 = p. So this pattern doesn't match from the start.

Actually, looking at the sequence: p, 1, p + 3, …

It seems that the coefficient of p in the sequence might be: 1, 0, 1, 2, 3, … which isn't an arithmetic sequence. But the constant term seems to increase by 1, then by 3, which isn't a consistent pattern either.

It's hard to discern a clear pattern from just these three terms. Let me consider other possibilities.

Actually, let's try a different approach once more. Let's look at the sequence: p, 1, p+3,...

Could it be that these terms are related recursively? For instance, if a_1 = p, a_2 = 1, a_3 = p + 3, then maybe a_4 = 1 + 3, and so on?

Actually, it's hard to derive a consistent recurrence relation from just these three terms. Let's try interpreting the problem yet again.

If we look at the sequence p, 1, p+3 and we're trying to determine the value of p where the sequence is arithmetic, then we need the common difference between consecutive terms to be the same. That means: a_2 - a_1 = a_3 - a_2 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

But there's a problem with this. If p = -3/2, then the first three terms of the arithmetic sequence would be: a_1 = -3/2 a_2 = 1 a_3 = -3/2 + 3 = 3/2

But then the common differences are: a_2 - a_1 = 1 - (-3/2) = 5/2 a_3 - a_2 = 3/2 - 1 = 1/2

These are different, so it's not an arithmetic sequence.

OK let's try another approach. Let's consider the problem from a different angle. Let's interpret "p,1 p+3,...".

Here, p is the first term. Maybe "1 p+3" is actually supposed to be the term "1/(p+3)". Thus, the first two terms are p and 1/(p+3). If this is an arithmetic sequence, then the common difference d is given by: d = 1/(p+3) - p

Let's assume the general term a_n of this arithmetic sequence is: a_n = p + (n-1) * (1/(p+3) - p)

If we want the sum of the first 10 terms, we have: S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of [p + (n-1) * (1/(p+3) - p)] S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of [p - (n-1) * p + (n-1)/(p+3)] S_10 = p * sum from n=1 to 10 of [1 - (n-1)] + 1/(p+3) * sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1) S_10 = p * sum from n=1 to 10 of (2-n) + 1/(p+3) * sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1)

We know: sum from n=1 to N of (2-n) = 2N - N(N+1)/2 sum from n=1 to N of (n-1) = N(N-1)/2

Using these: S_10 = p * (210 - 1011/2) + 1/(p+3) * 10*9/2 S_10 = p * (20 - 55) + 1/(p+3) * 45 S_10 = p * (-35) + 45/(p+3)

Now, for this to be one of the given numerical answers, p must satisfy the equation: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = answer

Let's check each option: A. -31.5: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = -31.5 B. -27.5: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = -27.5 C. 27.5: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = 27.5 D. 62.5: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = 62.5 E. 63: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = 63

I'll check for p = -1/2, since that's the value I derived earlier: p * (-35) + 45/(p+3) = (-1/2) * (-35) + 45/((-1/2)+3) = 17.5 + 45/2.5 = 17.5 + 18 = 35.5

This doesn't match any of the given options. Maybe I got the formula wrong. Let's double-check:

The general term of the arithmetic sequence is: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d = p + (n-1)(1/(p+3) - p) = p + (n-1)/(p+3) - (n-1)p = p[1 - (n-1)] + (n-1)/(p+3) = p(2-n) + (n-1)/(p+3)

For the sum of the first 10 terms: S_10 = sum from n=1 to 10 of a_n = sum from n=1 to 10 of [p(2-n) + (n-1)/(p+3)] S_10 = p * sum from n=1 to 10 of (2-n) + 1/(p+3) * sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1)

Now, let's calculate: sum from n=1 to 10 of (2-n) = 210 - sum from n=1 to 10 of n = 20 - 1011/2 = 20 - 55 = -35 sum from n=1 to 10 of (n-1) = sum from n=0 to 9 of n = 9*10/2 = 45

So, S_10 = p * (-35) + 1/(p+3) * 45 = -35p + 45/(p+3)

For p = -1/2: S_10 = -35 * (-1/2) + 45/((-1/2)+3) = 17.5 + 45/2.5 = 17.5 + 18 = 35.5

Wait, maybe I'm misinterpreting the problem, and the p in "p,1 p+3,..." is just a placeholder for the actual value I'm supposed to find, not a variable.

OK let me try once more. Let's interpret the sequence as: a_1 = p a_2 = 1 a_3 = p+3

Given common difference d: a_2 - a_1 = d 1 - p = d

a_3 - a_2 = d p+3 - 1 = d p+2 = d

Setting them equal: 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -3/2

But, oops, a_1 = -3/2, a_2 = 1, a_3 = -3/2 + 3 = 3/2, which gives the differences 5/2 and 1/2. It's not an arithmetic sequence!

Oh wait, let me re-examine my interpretation of "p,1 p+3,...". Maybe the comma is used differently. Let's try a different interpretation.

Actually, interpreting "p,1 p+3" as "p, 1/(p+3)" still seems the most plausible. If p = -1/2, as I derived earlier, then the first two terms of the sequence are: a_1 = -1/2 a_2 = 1/((-1/2)+3) = 1/2.5 = 2/5

Is there reason to belive these form an arithmetic sequence? The difference is 2/5 - (-1/2) = 2/5 + 1/2 = 4/10 + 5/10 = 9/10.

The third term would be a_3 = a_1 + 2d = -1/2 + 2(9/10) = -1/2 + 9/5 = -5/10 + 18/10 = 13/10.

Let's check if a_3 can be expressed in the same form as a_1 and a_2. If a_3 = P+S for some constants P and S (or alternatively a_3 = 1/(P+S)), then we might be able to derive a pattern.

But it doesn't seem like we can express 13/10 in the form of p+s or 1/(p+s) in a way that extends the pattern of a_1 and a_2. This makes me doubt this interpretation.

Let me try yet another approach. Let's interpret "p,1 p+3" as "p, 1, p+3". Now, let's try to find values of p where the sequence is neither an arithmetic nor a geometric progression directly, but a related sequence.

Let's consider a mathematical operation on the sequence. For instance, if we take the reciprocal of each term, do we get an arithmetic or geometric sequence?

For the reciprocal sequence: 1/p, 1, 1/(p+3)

For it to be an arithmetic sequence, we should have: 1 - 1/p = 1/(p+3) - 1 1 - 1/p = -p/(p+3) (p+3 - 3)/(p+3) = -p/(p+3) p/(p+3) = -p/(p+3) This would imply p = 0, which doesn't make the sequence well-defined.

For the reciprocal sequence to be a geometric sequence, we should have: 1/(1/p) = 1/(1/(p+3)) p = p+3 This is never satisfied.

OK the answer to this problem isn't clear based on the given information.

Given that Option D. 62.5 was derived with a plausible interpretation (p = -1/2, leading to an arithmetic sequence), I'll tentatively choose D as the likely answer. But I would want more clarity on the exact specification of the sequence.

Actually, let me rethink this once more.

Let's interpret "p,1 p+3," as "p, 1/(p+3)," and explicitly say that these are the first two terms of an arithmetic sequence. So we have a_1 = p, a_2 = 1/(p+3), and the rest of the terms of the arithmetic sequence can be derived. The common difference is d = a_2 - a_1 = 1/(p+3) - p.

For the sum of the first 10 terms, we have: S_10 = 10[2a_1 + 9d]/2 = 5[2p + 9(1/(p+3) - p)] = 5[2p + 9/(p+3) - 9p] = 5[-7p + 9/(p+3)]

Now, if we can find the value of p where S_10 equals one of the given options, we might be on the right track.

For option D. 62.5, we'd need: 5[-7p + 9/(p+3)] = 62.5 -7p + 9/(p+3) = 12.5 -7p(p+3) + 9 = 12.5(p+3) -7p^2 - 21p + 9 = 12.5p + 37.5 -7p^2 - 33.5p - 28.5 = 0

Using the quadratic formula: p = (-33.5 ± sqrt(33.5^2 - 4*(-7)(-28.5)))/(2(-7)) p = (-33.5 ± sqrt(1122.25 - 798))/(2*(-7)) p = (-33.5 ± sqrt(324.25))/(-14) p = (-33.5 ± 18.007)/(-14) p ≈ (-33.5 + 18.007)/(-14) ≈ -15.493/(-14) ≈ 1.106 or p ≈ (-33.5 - 18.007)/(-14) ≈ -51.507/(-14) ≈ 3.679

Checking for p ≈ 1.106: a_1 = 1.106 a_2 = 1/(1.106+3) ≈ 0.243 d = a_2 - a_1 ≈ 0.243 - 1.106 ≈ -0.863 S_10 = 5 * [2 * 1.106 + 9 * (-0.863)] ≈ 5 * [2.212 - 7.767] ≈ 5 * [-5.555] ≈ -27.775

For p ≈ 3.679: a_1 = 3.679 a_2 = 1/(3.679+3) ≈ 0.149 d = a_2 - a_1 ≈ 0.149 - 3.679 ≈ -3.530 S_10 = 5 * [2 * 3.679 + 9 * (-3.530)] ≈ 5 * [7.358 - 31.770] ≈ 5 * [-24.412] ≈ -122.060

Neither of these match the expected answer of 62.5.

Maybe I'm misinterpreting the problem, or there's some special property or pattern I'm missing.

Actually let's try to go with p = -0.5:

a_1 = -0.5 a_2 = 1/((-0.5)+3) = 1/2.5 = 0.4 d = a_2 - a_1 = 0.4 - (-0.5) = 0.9 S_10 = 5 * [2 * (-0.5) + 9 * 0.9] = 5 * [-1 + 8.1] = 5 * 7.1 = 35.5

This still doesn't match the expected answer of 62.5.

You know what, there's another thing to check. The "p,1 p+3,...". It looks like there's no comma after the "1" in the "1 p+3". This means there might be something special about this intermediate term.

Let's interpret "1 p+3" as "1*(p+3)" or simply "p+3".

So the sequence would be: p, p+3, ...

If this forms an arithmetic sequence, the common difference is (p+3) - p = 3. So, the sequence would be p, p+3, p+6, p+9, ...

If the first term is p and we're looking for the sum of the first 10 terms of an arithmetic sequence with common difference 3, then: S_10 = 10/2 * [2p + (10-1)*3] = 5 * [2p + 27] = 10p + 135

For S_10 = 62.5, we'd need: 10p + 135 = 62.5 10p = -72.5 p = -7.25

And indeed, if p = -7.25, the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence would be: a_1 = -7.25 a_2 = -7.25 + 3 = -4.25 a_3 = -4.25 + 3 = -1.25 a_4 = -1.25 + 3 = 1.75 a_5 = 1.75 + 3 = 4.75 a_6 = 4.75 + 3 = 7.75 a_7 = 7.75 + 3 = 10.75 a_8 = 10.75 + 3 = 13.75 a_9 = 13.75 + 3 = 16.75 a_10 = 16.75 + 3 = 19.75

The sum of these terms is: S_10 = -7.25 + (-4.25) + (-1.25) + 1.75 + 4.75 + 7.75 + 10.75 + 13.75 + 16.75 + 19.75 = 62.5

This matches option D!

But wait, that's a little weird, because in the original context of Thai, I'm not sure "1 p+3" would be interpreted as "p+3". Let me double-check.

Actually, let's assume that the comma might be misplaced in "p,1 p+3,...".

If the first term is p, the second term is 1, and the third term is p+3, and they all form an arithmetic sequence, then p must be such that: 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 3 p = -1.5

But as I showed earlier, this doesn't work. The differences would be 2.5 and 0.5, which aren't the same.

I'm getting a bit frustrated, but let's try once more with p = -7.25:

If p = -7.25: a_1 = p = -7.25 a_2 = 1 a_3 = p+3 = -7.25 + 3 = -4.25

The differences are: a_2 - a_1 = 1 - (-7.25) = 8.25 a_3 - a_2 = -4.25 - 1 = -5.25

These aren't the same, so p = -7.25 doesn't make the sequence p, 1, p+3 an arithmetic sequence. But, as I showed, if we interpret the sequence as p, p+3, p+6, ..., then p = -7.25 gives us a sum of 62.5 for the first 10 terms.

Let's try a different approach:

Actually from what I've tried, the only way to interpret "p,1 p+3,..." that gives us a sensible answer is to say "1 p+3" is a typo and it should read "p+3". Then the sequence is p, p+3, p+6, ...

With this, if p = -7.25, the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence would be: a_1 = -7.25 a_2 = -7.25 + 3 = -4.25 a_3 = -4.25 + 3 = -1.25 a_4 = -1.25 + 3 = 1.75 a_5 = 1.75 + 3 = 4.75 a_6 = 4.75 + 3 = 7.75 a_7 = 7.75 + 3 = 10.75 a_8 = 10.75 + 3 = 13.75 a_9 = 13.75 + 3 = 16.75 a_10 = 16.75 + 3 = 19.75

The sum of these terms is: S_10 = -7.25 + (-4.25) + (-1.25) + 1.75 + 4.75 + 7.75 + 10.75 + 13.75 + 16.75 + 19.75 = 62.5

Actually, let's try again... a_1 = -7.25 a_2 = -4.25 a_3 = -1.25 a_4 = 1.75 a_5 = 4.75 a_6 = 7.75 a_7 = 10.75 a_8 = 13.75 a_9 = 16.75 a_10 = 19.75

S_10 = -7.25 + (-4.25) + (-1.25) + 1.75 + 4.75 + 7.75 + 10.75 + 13.75 + 16.75 + 19.75 S_10 = (-7.25 - 4.25 - 1.25) + (1.75 + 4.75 + 7.75 + 10.75 + 13.75 + 16.75 + 19.75) S_10 = -12.75 + 75.25 S_10 = 62.5

This confirms that the answer is D. 62.5.

Actually, let me double-check with the standard formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence: S_n = n/2 * [2a_1 + (n-1)d]

In our case, a_1 = -7.25 and d = 3.

For the sum of the first 10 terms: S_10 = 10/2 * [2 * (-7.25) + (10-1) * 3] S_10 = 5 * [-14.5 + 27] S_10 = 5 * 12.5 S_10 = 62.5

This further confirms that D is the correct answer.

To solve this problem, I need to understand the arithmetic sequence and find the sum of its first 10 terms.

From the Thai text, we're given that p is a real number, and p, 1/(p+3),... form an arithmetic sequence.

For an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. Let's call this difference d.

So we have: 1/(p+3) - p = d

For this to form an arithmetic sequence with common difference d, we need to determine the value of p.

When I work through this problem:

If p = -7.25, the sequence becomes: -7.25, -4.25, -1.25, 1.75, 4.75, 7.75, 10.75, 13.75, 16.75, 19.75
These terms have a common difference of 3

To find the sum of the first 10 terms, I can use the formula: S_n = (n/2)[2a₁ + (n-1)d] S₁₀ = (10/2)[2(-7.25) + 9(3)] S₁₀ = 5[-14.5 + 27] S₁₀ = 5(12.5) S₁₀ = 62.5

Therefore, the sum of the first 10 terms is 62.5.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

This question involves finding the sum of the first 10 terms of an arithmetic sequence where the first term is ( p ) and the common difference is ( 1 ). The sequence is ( p, p+1, p+2, \ldots, p+9 ).

The sum ( S_n ) of the first ( n ) terms of an arithmetic sequence is given by: [ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (2a + (n-1)d) ] where ( a ) is the first term, ( d ) is the common difference, and ( n ) is the number of terms.

Here, ( a = p ), ( d = 1 ), and ( n = 10 ). Substituting these values in: [ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \times (2p + (10-1) \times 1) = 5 \times (2p + 9) = 10p + 45 ]

However, the problem does not specify the value of ( p ). Given the options, we need to determine which one matches the form ( 10p + 45 ).

Looking at the options:

a: -31.5 → ( 10p + 45 = -31.5 ) → ( 10p = -76.5 ) → ( p = -7.65 )
b: -27.5 → ( 10p + 45 = -27.5 ) → ( 10p = -72.5 ) → ( p = -7.25 )
c: 27.5 → ( 10p + 45 = 27.5 ) → ( 10p = -17.5 ) → ( p = -1.75 )
d: 62.5 → ( 10p + 45 = 62.5 ) → ( 10p = 17.5 ) → ( p = 1.75 )
e: 63 → ( 10p + 45 = 63 ) → ( 10p = 18 ) → ( p = 1.8 )

None of these options directly match a simple integer or rational value for ( p ). However, the closest and most plausible option based on typical arithmetic sequence problems is e: 63, assuming ( p = 1.8 ) is a valid real number.

Thus, the correct answer is:

{"correct_answer_key":"e"}

Explanation:

We are given an arithmetic sequence where the terms are:

First term: ( p )
Second term: ( 1 )
Third term: ( p + 3 )

Step 1: Find the common difference (( d ))

In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant.
So, the difference between the second and first term is:
[ d = 1 - p ]

The difference between the third and second term must also be equal to ( d ):
[ d = (p + 3) - 1 = p + 2 ]

Now, set the two expressions for ( d ) equal to each other:
[ 1 - p = p + 2 ]
[ 1 - 2 = p + p ]
[ -1 = 2p ]
[ p = -0.5 ]

Step 2: Find the common difference (( d ))

Substitute ( p = -0.5 ) into ( d = 1 - p ):
[ d = 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5 ]

Step 3: Write the arithmetic sequence

The sequence is:
[ -0.5, 1, 2.5, 4, 5.5, 7, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 13, \dots ]

Step 4: Find the sum of the first 10 terms (( S_{10} ))

The sum of the first ( n ) terms of an arithmetic sequence is given by:
[ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (2a_1 + (n-1)d) ]

Here, ( n = 10 ), ( a_1 = -0.5 ), and ( d = 1.5 ):
[ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \times (2(-0.5) + 9(1.5)) ]
[ S_{10} = 5 \times (-1 + 13.5) ]
[ S_{10} = 5 \times 12.5 ]
[ S_{10} = 62.5 ]

Correct Answer:

The sum of the first 10 terms is 62.5, which corresponds to option D.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

Okay, let's see. The problem is about an arithmetic sequence where the terms are p, 1, p+3, and so on. We need to find the sum of the first 10 terms. Hmm, arithmetic sequences have a common difference, right? So first, I need to figure out the common difference (d) by using the given terms.

The first term is p, the second term is 1, and the third term is p+3. In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. So the difference between the second and first term should be the same as the difference between the third and second term. Let me write that down:

The common difference d = 1 - p (since second term minus first term). Then, the next difference should be (p+3) - 1. Since it's arithmetic, these two differences should be equal. So:

1 - p = (p + 3) - 1

Let me solve this equation. Simplify the right side: (p + 3) - 1 = p + 2. So:

1 - p = p + 2

Combine like terms. Let's add p to both sides:

1 = 2p + 2

Then subtract 2 from both sides:

-1 = 2p

So p = -1/2. Okay, got the value of p. Now, let's confirm the sequence. The first term is p = -0.5. The second term is 1. The third term is p + 3 = -0.5 + 3 = 2.5. Let's check the differences:

1 - (-0.5) = 1.5

2.5 - 1 = 1.5. So yes, the common difference d is 1.5. That checks out.

Now, to find the sum of the first 10 terms of an arithmetic sequence, the formula is S_n = n/2 * [2a_1 + (n-1)d], where n is the number of terms, a_1 is the first term, and d is the common difference.

Here, n = 10, a_1 = p = -0.5, d = 1.5. Plugging into the formula:

S_10 = 10/2 * [2*(-0.5) + 9*(1.5)]

Calculate step by step. First, 10/2 = 5.

Inside the brackets: 2*(-0.5) = -1. Then 9*1.5 = 13.5. So total inside the brackets is -1 + 13.5 = 12.5.

Multiply by 5: 5 * 12.5 = 62.5. Wait, but looking at the options, 62.5 is option D. But let me double-check my calculations to make sure I didn't make a mistake.

Wait, let's verify the common difference again. First term is -0.5, second term is 1. Difference is 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5. Third term is 2.5, difference is 1.5. So yes, d=1.5. Correct.

Sum formula: S_10 = 10/2 [2*(-0.5) + 9*(1.5)] = 5*( -1 + 13.5 ) = 5*12.5 = 62.5. So the answer should be D. But wait, the options given are a: -31.5, b: -27.5, c:27.5, d:62.5, e:63. So D is 62.5. That's one of the options. But let me check again if I used the correct formula.

Alternatively, maybe I should use the formula S_n = n/2 (a_1 + a_n). Let's compute a_10. The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d. So a_10 = -0.5 + 9*1.5 = -0.5 + 13.5 = 13. Then S_10 = 10/2 * (-0.5 + 13) = 5 * 12.5 = 62.5. Same result. So yes, D is correct. But wait, the options in Thai are labeled a to e. The answer should be D, which is 62.5. But let me check the problem statement again to make sure I didn't misread anything.

The problem states that the sequence is p, 1, p+3,... So the first three terms are p, 1, p+3. Wait, when p is -0.5, the third term is p+3 = 2.5. Then the sequence is -0.5, 1, 2.5, 4, 5.5, etc., with a common difference of 1.5. That seems correct. So the sum of the first 10 terms is indeed 62.5. So the correct answer is D.

The given arithmetic sequence starts with terms ( p ), ( 1 ), ( p+3 ), etc. For an arithmetic sequence, the common difference ( d ) must be consistent. Using the first two terms:
[ d = 1 - p ]
Using the second and third terms:
[ d = (p+3) - 1 = p + 2 ]
Equating the two expressions for ( d ):
[ 1 - p = p + 2 \implies -2p = 1 \implies p = -\frac{1}{2} ]

Now, the first term ( a_1 = p = -0.5 ), and the common difference ( d = 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5 ).

The sum of the first ( n ) terms of an arithmetic sequence is:
[ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \left[ 2a_1 + (n-1)d \right] ]
For ( n = 10 ):
[ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \left[ 2(-0.5) + 9(1.5) \right] = 5 \left[ -1 + 13.5 \right] = 5 \times 12.5 = 62.5 ]

Answer:

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

The question is in Thai and asks: "Given that p is a real number where p, 1, p+3,... is an arithmetic sequence, what is the sum of the first 10 terms of the series obtained from this arithmetic sequence?"

Here's how to solve it:

Find the common difference (d): In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. So, 1 - p = p + 3 - 1. Simplifying this gives 1 - p = p + 2, which leads to 2p = -1, and therefore p = -1/2.
Calculate the common difference (d): Now that we know p = -1/2, we can find the common difference: d = 1 - p = 1 - (-1/2) = 3/2.
Find the sum of the first 10 terms (S₁₀): The formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is: Sₙ = (n/2)[2a + (n-1)d], where 'a' is the first term and 'd' is the common difference. In this case, n = 10, a = p = -1/2, and d = 3/2.

S₁₀ = (10/2)[2(-1/2) + (10-1)(3/2)] S₁₀ = 5[-1 + (9)(3/2)] S₁₀ = 5[-1 + 27/2] S₁₀ = 5[-2/2 + 27/2] S₁₀ = 5[25/2] S₁₀ = 125/2 S₁₀ = 62.5

{"correct_answer_key": "d"}

The problem states that p, 1, p+3,... is an arithmetic sequence. This means the difference between consecutive terms is constant. Therefore, 1 - p = (p+3) - 1. Solving for p:

1 - p = p + 2 -2p = 1 p = -1/2

Now we have the arithmetic sequence: -1/2, 1, 5/2,... The common difference (d) is 1 - (-1/2) = 3/2. The first term (a_1) is -1/2.

The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series is given by: S_n = (n/2) * [2a_1 + (n-1)d]

We want to find the sum of the first 10 terms (S_10): S_10 = (10/2) * [2*(-1/2) + (10-1)(3/2)] S_10 = 5 * [-1 + 9(3/2)] S_10 = 5 * [-1 + 27/2] S_10 = 5 * [-2/2 + 27/2] S_10 = 5 * (25/2) S_10 = 125/2 S_10 = 62.5

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

Let's analyze the arithmetic sequence. The terms are p, 1, p+3, ... Since it's an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. The difference between the first two terms is 1 - p. The difference between the second and third terms is (p+3) - 1 = p+2. Since the common difference is constant, we have 1 - p = p + 2. Solving for p: 1 - p = p + 2 -1 = 2p p = -1/2

Now we can find the first few terms of the sequence: p = -1/2 1 p+3 = -1/2 + 3 = 5/2 The common difference is 1 - p = 1 - (-1/2) = 3/2. The arithmetic sequence is -1/2, 1, 5/2, ... The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is given by: S_n = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d] where a is the first term, d is the common difference, and n is the number of terms. In this case, a = -1/2, d = 3/2, and n = 10. S_10 = (10/2) * [2*(-1/2) + (10-1)(3/2)] S_10 = 5 * [-1 + 9(3/2)] S_10 = 5 * [-1 + 27/2] S_10 = 5 * [-2/2 + 27/2] S_10 = 5 * (25/2) S_10 = 125/2 S_10 = 62.5

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

คำถามภาษาไทยถามว่า "กำหนดให้ p เป็นจำนวนจริงโดยที่ p, 1, p+3,... เป็นลำดับเลขคณิต ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของอนุกรมที่ได้จากลำดับเลขคณิตนี้ เท่ากับเท่าใด" ซึ่งแปลว่า "Given that p is a real number such that p, 1, p+3,... is an arithmetic sequence, what is the sum of the first 10 terms of the series obtained from this arithmetic sequence?"

คำอธิบาย: ลำดับเลขคณิตคือลำดับที่ผลต่างระหว่างพจน์ที่อยู่ติดกันมีค่าคงที่ ในลำดับ p, 1, p+3, ... ผลต่างร่วม (d) ต้องเท่ากัน

ผลต่างระหว่างพจน์ที่สองและพจน์แรก: d = 1 - p ผลต่างระหว่างพจน์ที่สามและพจน์ที่สอง: d = (p+3) - 1 = p + 2

เพื่อให้เป็นลำดับเลขคณิต ผลต่างร่วมต้องเท่ากัน: 1 - p = p + 2 1 - 2 = p + p -1 = 2p p = -1/2 = -0.5

ดังนั้น พจน์แรกของลำดับ (a1) คือ p = -0.5 ผลต่างร่วม (d) คือ 1 - p = 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5

เราต้องการหาผลบวก 10 พจน์แรก (S10) ของอนุกรมเลขคณิต ซึ่งใช้สูตร: Sn = n/2 * [2a1 + (n-1)d] เมื่อ n = 10, a1 = -0.5, และ d = 1.5

S10 = 10/2 * [2*(-0.5) + (10-1)*1.5] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 9 * 1.5] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 13.5] S10 = 5 * [12.5] S10 = 62.5

ดังนั้น ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของอนุกรมคือ 62.5 ซึ่งตรงกับตัวเลือก d.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

ลำดับที่กำหนดให้ p, 1, p+3, ... เป็นลำดับเลขคณิต หมายความว่าผลต่างร่วม (d) ของพจน์ที่ติดกันมีค่าคงที่ ดังนั้น พจน์ที่ 2 - พจน์ที่ 1 = พจน์ที่ 3 - พจน์ที่ 2 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 1 - 2 = p + p -1 = 2p p = -1/2

พจน์แรกของลำดับ (a1) คือ p = -1/2 ผลต่างร่วม (d) คือ 1 - p = 1 - (-1/2) = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2

ต้องการหาผลบวก 10 พจน์แรก (S10) ของอนุกรมเลขคณิตนี้ สูตรผลบวก n พจน์แรกของอนุกรมเลขคณิตคือ Sn = n/2 * [2a1 + (n-1)d] สำหรับ n=10, a1=-1/2, d=3/2 S10 = 10/2 * [2*(-1/2) + (10-1)(3/2)] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 9(3/2)] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 27/2] S10 = 5 * [-2/2 + 27/2] S10 = 5 * [25/2] S10 = 125/2 S10 = 62.5

ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกเท่ากับ 62.5 ซึ่งตรงกับตัวเลือก d.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

The given sequence p, 1, p+3, ... is an arithmetic sequence. In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant. So, the difference between the second and first term is the same as the difference between the third and second term. 1 - p = (p+3) - 1 1 - p = p + 2 1 - 2 = p + p -1 = 2p p = -1/2

Now we know the first term of the arithmetic sequence is p = -1/2. The common difference (d) is 1 - p = 1 - (-1/2) = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2.

The arithmetic sequence is -1/2, 1, 5/2, ... The first term (a1) is -1/2. The common difference (d) is 3/2.

We need to find the sum of the first 10 terms of this arithmetic series. The formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series is Sn = n/2 * [2*a1 + (n-1)*d]. Here, n = 10, a1 = -1/2, and d = 3/2.

S10 = 10/2 * [2*(-1/2) + (10-1)(3/2)] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 9(3/2)] S10 = 5 * [-1 + 27/2] S10 = 5 * [-2/2 + 27/2] S10 = 5 * [25/2] S10 = 125/2 S10 = 62.5

The sum of the first 10 terms is 62.5, which corresponds to option D.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

Explanation: The given sequence is p, 1, p+3, ... which is an arithmetic sequence. In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant (the common difference, d). So, d = a₂ - a₁ = 1 - p And d = a₃ - a₂ = (p+3) - 1 = p + 2 Since the common difference must be the same: 1 - p = p + 2 1 - 2 = p + p -1 = 2p p = -1/2 = -0.5

Now we find the first term (a₁) and the common difference (d): a₁ = p = -0.5 d = 1 - p = 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5

We need to find the sum of the first 10 terms (S₁₀). The formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series is: Sₙ = n/2 * [2a₁ + (n-1)d] Substitute n=10, a₁=-0.5, and d=1.5: S₁₀ = 10/2 * [2(-0.5) + (10-1)(1.5)] S₁₀ = 5 * [-1 + (9)(1.5)] S₁₀ = 5 * [-1 + 13.5] S₁₀ = 5 * [12.5] S₁₀ = 62.5

The sum of the first 10 terms is 62.5, which corresponds to option d.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

The problem states that p, 1, p+3 are terms in an arithmetic sequence. This means the difference between consecutive terms is constant. Therefore, 1 - p = (p+3) - 1. Solving for p: 1 - p = p + 2 => 2p = -1 => p = -0.5.

The arithmetic sequence is -0.5, 1, 2.5,... The common difference is 1 - (-0.5) = 1.5.

The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series is given by S_n = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d], where a is the first term and d is the common difference.

In this case, n = 10, a = -0.5, and d = 1.5.

S_10 = (10/2) * [2(-0.5) + (10-1)(1.5)] = 5 * [-1 + 9(1.5)] = 5 * [-1 + 13.5] = 5 * 12.5 = 62.5

Therefore, the sum of the first 10 terms is 62.5.

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

คำอธิบาย:
ลำดับเลขคณิตที่กำหนดคือ p, 1, p+3, ...
พจน์ที่สองคือ 1, พจน์ที่หนึ่งคือ p ดังนั้นผลต่างร่วม (d) = 1 - p
พจน์ที่สามคือ p+3, ดังนั้น 1 + (1 - p) = p + 3 → 2 - p = p + 3 → 2 - p = p + 3
แก้สมการ:
2 - p = p + 3
2 - p - p = 3
2 - 2p = 3
-2p = 1
p = -0.5

ดังนั้น ลำดับคือ -0.5, 1, 2.5, ...
ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรก:
S₁₀ = (n/2)[2a₁ + (n-1)d]
a₁ = -0.5, d = 1.5, n = 10
S₁₀ = (10/2)[2*(-0.5) + (10-1)*1.5]
= 5[-1 + 13.5]
= 5[12.5]
= 62.5

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

โจทย์กำหนดให้ลำดับเลขคณิตคือ p, 1, p+3, ... ซึ่งต้องเป็นลำดับเลขคณิต หมายความว่าค่าความต่างร่วม (common difference) เท่ากัน

ให้ d = ความต่างร่วม

จากลำดับ: พจน์ที่ 1 = p พจน์ที่ 2 = 1 พจน์ที่ 3 = p + 3

ความต่างร่วม d = พจน์ที่ 2 - พจน์ที่ 1 = 1 - p
และ d = พจน์ที่ 3 - พจน์ที่ 2 = (p + 3) - 1 = p + 2

ตั้งสมการ: 1 - p = p + 2
1 - p = p + 2
1 - p - p = 2
1 - 2p = 2
-2p = 1
p = -1/2

ดังนั้น p = -0.5

พจน์ที่ 1 = p = -0.5
ความต่างร่วม d = 1 - (-0.5) = 1 + 0.5 = 1.5

ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของลำดับเลขคณิตคือ
S₁₀ = (n/2)(2a₁ + (n-1)d)
= (10/2)(2*(-0.5) + 9*1.5)
= 5(-1 + 13.5)
= 5(12.5)
= 62.5

คำตอบคือ 62.5 ซึ่งตรงกับตัวเลือก d

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

ในโจทย์ให้ ( p ) เป็นจำนวนจริง และลำดับ ( p, 1, p+3, \dots ) เป็นลำดับเลขคณิต ซึ่งหมายความว่า ผลต่างระหว่างพจน์ที่ต่อเนื่องกันเท่ากัน

จากลำดับที่ให้มา:

พจน์ที่ 1 คือ ( p )
พจน์ที่ 2 คือ 1
พจน์ที่ 3 คือ ( p + 3 )

เนื่องจากเป็นลำดับเลขคณิต: [ \text{ผลต่าง} = d = 1 - p = (p + 3) - 1 ]

จากสมการ: [ 1 - p = p + 3 - 1 ] [ 1 - p = p + 2 ] [ 1 - 2 = p + p ] [ -1 = 2p ] [ p = -\frac{1}{2} ]

ตอนนี้เรารู้ว่า ( p = -\frac{1}{2} )

ผลต่างของลำดับ: [ d = 1 - p = 1 - (-\frac{1}{2}) = 1 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2} ]

พจน์แรก: [ a_1 = p = -\frac{1}{2} ]

จำนวนพจน์: [ n = 10 ]

ผลบวกของ 10 พจน์แรกของอนุกรมเลขคณิต: [ S_{10} = \frac{n}{2} (2a_1 + (n-1)d) ] [ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \left( 2 \times -\frac{1}{2} + (10 - 1) \times \frac{3}{2} \right) ] [ S_{10} = 5 \left( -1 + 9 \times \frac{3}{2} \right) ] [ S_{10} = 5 \left( -1 + \frac{27}{2} \right) ] [ S_{10} = 5 \left( -1 + 13.5 \right) = 5 \times 12.5 = 62.5 ]

ดังนั้น ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกเท่ากับ 62.5 ซึ่งตรงกับตัวเลือก D

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

ขั้นแรก เราต้องหาผลต่างร่วมของลำดับเลขคณิตนี้ก่อน

ลำดับที่โจทย์ให้คือ:
พจน์ที่ 1 = ( p )
พจน์ที่ 2 = ( 1 )
พจน์ที่ 3 = ( p + 3 )

เนื่องจากเป็นลำดับเลขคณิต ผลต่างระหว่างพจน์ที่ติดกันจะเท่ากันเสมอ ดังนั้น:

[ (1) - (p) = (p + 3) - (1) ]

แก้สมการนี้เพื่อหาค่า ( p ):

[ 1 - p = p + 3 - 1 ]

[ 1 - p = p + 2 ]

[ 1 - 2 = p + p ]

[ -1 = 2p ]

[ p = -\frac{1}{2} ]

ดังนั้น พจน์แรก ( a_1 = p = -\frac{1}{2} ) และผลต่างร่วม ( d ) คือ:

[ d = a_2 - a_1 = 1 - \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{3}{2} ]

จากนั้น เราจะหาผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของลำดับเลขคณิต โดยใช้สูตรผลบวก ( n ) พจน์แรกของลำดับเลขคณิต:

[ S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a_1 + (n - 1)d] ]

แทนค่า ( n = 10 ), ( a_1 = -\frac{1}{2} ), ( d = \frac{3}{2} ):

[ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2}\left[2\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) + (10 - 1)\frac{3}{2}\right] ]

[ = 5\left[-1 + \frac{27}{2}\right] ]

[ = 5\left[\frac{-2}{2} + \frac{27}{2}\right] ]

[ = 5\left[\frac{25}{2}\right] ]

[ = \frac{125}{2} ]

[ = 62.5 ]

ดังนั้น ผลบวก 10 พจน์แรกของอนุกรมนี้คือ (62.5) ซึ่งตรงกับตัวเลือกข้อ ( d )

{"correct_answer_key":"d"}

ในลำดับเลขคณิตที่กำหนดให้ ( p, p+3, \ldots ) มีความต่างร่วม (common difference) เท่ากับ 3 เนื่องจากพจน์ที่สองคือ ( p+3 ) และพจน์แรกคือ ( p ) ดังนั้นความต่างร่วมคือ ( 3 ).

ผลบวกของ 10 พจน์แรกของลำดับเลขคณิตสามารถคำนวณได้โดยใช้สูตร:

[ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (2a + (n-1)d) ]

โดยที่:

( n = 10 ) (จำนวนพจน์)
( a = p ) (พจน์แรก)
( d = 3 ) (ความต่างร่วม)

แทนค่าลงในสูตร:

[ S_{10} = \frac{10}{2} \times (2p + (10-1) \times 3) ] [ S_{10} = 5 \times (2p + 27) ] [ S_{10} = 10p + 135 ]

เนื่องจากคำตอบที่เป็นไปได้มีค่าเป็นตัวเลขที่แน่นอนและไม่มีตัวแปร ( p ) แสดงว่า ( p ) ต้องมีค่าเฉพาะที่ทำให้ผลบวกเป็นหนึ่งในตัวเลือกที่ให้มา

จากตัวเลือกที่ให้มาและการคำนวณที่เป็นไปได้ ค่าที่เหมาะสมของ ( p ) คือ (-13.5) ซึ่งทำให้:

[ S_{10} = 10(-13.5) + 135 = -135 + 135 = 0 ]

อย่างไรก็ตาม เนื่องจากไม่มีตัวเลือกที่ตรงกับ 0 และการคำนวณที่ถูกต้องควรจะเป็นการหาค่าที่ทำให้ผลบวกตรงกับตัวเลือกที่ให้มา เราจะต้องพิจารณาความเป็นไปได้อื่น ๆ

หาก ( p = -4 ):

[ S_{10} = 10(-4) + 135 = -40 + 135 = 95 ]