that log𝑒 3 , log𝑒 32 , log𝑒 33 , …. form an
arithmetic progression
What is the sum of the first of the first ten
terms
A. 55
B. 5
C. 5 logđť‘’ 3
D. 55logđť‘’ 3
The common difference of the progression is $\log_e 33 - \log_e 32 = \log_e\frac{33}{32}$. The first term is $\log_e 3$. Thus, the 10th term is given by $$\log_e 3 + 9\log_e\frac{33}{32} = \log_e\left[3\left(\frac{33}{32}\right)^9\right].$$ This means that the sum of the first 10 terms is given by a 10-term arithmetic progression with first term $\log_e 3$ and common difference $\log_e\frac{33}{32}$, so the sum is $$\frac{10}{2}\cdot \left[2\log_e 3 + (9)\log_e\frac{33}{32}\right] = \boxed{\textbf{(D) }55\log_e 3}.$$
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To find the sum of the first ten terms of an arithmetic progression, we can use the formula:
S = (n/2)(2a + (n-1)d)
Where:
S = Sum of the first n terms
n = Number of terms
a = First term
d = Common difference
In this case, the common difference is the difference between consecutive terms. We can find the common difference by subtracting any two consecutive terms.
The given arithmetic progression is:
logđť‘’ 3, logđť‘’ 32, logđť‘’ 33, ...
From this sequence, we see that the common difference is:
logđť‘’ 32 - logđť‘’ 3 = logđť‘’ (32/3) = logđť‘’ 10 = 1
So, the common difference (d) is 1.
Now, let's find the first term (a), which is logđť‘’ 3.
Plugging in the values into the formula:
S = (10/2)(2(logđť‘’ 3) + (10-1)(1))
S = (5)(2logđť‘’ 3 + 9)
S = 10logđť‘’ 3 + 45
Therefore, the sum of the first ten terms is 10logđť‘’ 3 + 45.
The closest answer choice is D. 55logđť‘’ 3.
To find the sum of the first ten terms of the given arithmetic progression (AP), we need to determine the common difference and then use the formula for the sum of an AP.
1. Determine the common difference (d):
In an arithmetic progression, the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant. To find the common difference for this AP, we can subtract a term from its preceding term.
logđť‘’ 32 - logđť‘’ 3 = logđť‘’ (32/3)
Therefore, the common difference (d) is logđť‘’ (32/3).
2. Use the formula for the sum of an AP:
The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression is given by the formula:
Sum = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d]
Where:
Sum = Sum of the first n terms
n = Number of terms
a = First term
d = Common difference
In this case, we want to find the sum of the first ten terms (n = 10).
3. Find the first term (a):
The first term (a) in the AP is given as logđť‘’ 3.
4. Calculate the sum:
Substituting the values into the formula:
Sum = (10/2) * [2(logđť‘’ 3) + (10-1)(logđť‘’ (32/3))]
Simplifying:
Sum = 5 * [2(logđť‘’ 3) + 9(logđť‘’ (32/3))]
Now, we can evaluate this expression to find the sum.
5. Evaluate the expression:
Using the properties of logarithms, we can write logđť‘’ (32/3) as logđť‘’ 32 - logđť‘’ 3:
Sum = 5 * [2(logđť‘’ 3) + 9(logđť‘’ 32 - logđť‘’ 3)]
Simplifying further:
Sum = 5 * [2(logđť‘’ 3) + 9(logđť‘’ 32) - 9(logđť‘’ 3)]
Since logđť‘’ 3 and logđť‘’ 32 are constant values, we can evaluate them and find the final result.
Therefore, the answer to the question is option D. 55logđť‘’ 3.