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The taxi fare after each km, when the fare is Rs 15 for the first km and Rs. 8 for each additional km, does not form an AP as the total fare (in Rs) after each km is

15, 8, 8, 8, ...

Is the statement true? Give reasons.

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Answer.          [True]

Solution.        

\text{Given series is } 15, 8, 8, 8, \ldots \\ \text{Here } a_1 = 15, \quad a_2 = 8, \quad a_3 = 8, \quad a_4 = 8 \\ a_2 - a_1 = 8 - 15 = -7 \\ a_3 - a_2 = 8 - 8 = 0 \\ a_4 - a_3 = 8 - 8 = 0

Here difference of the successive terms is not same hence it does not form an AP

Therefore given statement is true.

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