Find the pth term !

Algebra Level 3

The sum S n S_n of the first n n terms of an arithmetic progression is given by S n = n 4 ( 13 + 7 n ) S_n= \dfrac{n}{4}(13 + 7n) . The p p th term of the series is a multiple of the first term. Given that p 1 p \ne 1 , find the least possible value of p p .


Hints: Try to find out the following first:

  • The first term of the series
  • The x x th term of the series
  • The series itself, note that the formula is for the sum
  • The common difference


The answer is 11.

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