Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 676
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Numbers congruent to 3 modulo 7 form an arithmetic sequence with common difference 7. Restricting to two-digit numbers gives a finite AP, whose sum we can compute with the AP sum formula.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Find the first and last two-digit numbers congruent to 3 mod 7, count terms, then sum using S_n = n/2 * (first + last).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Average term equals (first + last)/2 = 52. With 13 terms, total = 13 * 52 = 676. Confirms the AP sum result.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting that 10 is valid (two-digit) and congruent to 3 mod 7, or miscounting terms by dropping the +1 in the count formula.
Final Answer:
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