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Class 10 Maths arithmetic progressions test

There are twenty-two questions on arithmetic progressions, a section where mastering precisely two formulae thoroughly is more valuable than understanding many concepts superficially. The difficulty rarely lies in grasping the pattern concept, but in selecting the appropriate formula and substituting values without sign errors. Each question shows its method. A final screen indicates which chapter sections warrant additional practice.

  • 22 questions, marked instantly
  • Every answer comes with the reasoning
  • Ends by naming what to revise
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What this test covers

  • What makes a sequence an AP
  • Common difference
  • The nth term formula
  • Finding a specific term
  • Sum of the first n terms
  • Word problems on AP
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20 questions, marked as you go

Drawn fresh from a bank of 22, so another go is mostly different questions. Every one explains its method after you answer, and the last screen names the chapters to revise.

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Every question in this test

The whole paper, grouped by chapter, so you can see the level before anyone sits it. Three are shown below and the rest open up.

22 questions · 6 chapters

8 shown here - the rest are in the test and the PDF

  • Word problems4
  • What makes a sequence an AP2
  • Common difference3
  • The nth term formula2
  • Finding a specific term4
  • Sum of the first n terms7
  1. Question 1. The first term of an AP is 8 and the common difference is 3. Which term equals 50?

    • 15th
    • 14th
    • 16th
    • 17th
  2. Question 2. A person saves 100 in the first month and increases the saving by 50 each following month. How much is saved in the 6th month?

    • 350
    • 250
    • 300
    • 400
  3. Question 3. The angles of a triangle are in AP. If the smallest is 40 degrees, and the common difference is 20 degrees, what are all three angles?

    • 40, 70, 100
    • 40, 65, 90
    • 40, 50, 60
    • 40, 60, 80
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  1. Question 4. Rows of a stadium seat 20 people in the first row, increasing by 4 each row. How many seats are in the 8th row?

    • 48
    • 44
    • 40
    • 52
  2. Question 5. Which of these is an arithmetic progression?

    • 3, 7, 11, 15
    • 2, 4, 8, 16
    • 2, 3, 5, 7
    • 1, 4, 9, 16
  3. Question 6. Is the sequence 10, 7, 4, 1, -2 an AP?

    • No, not constant
    • No, the terms are decreasing
    • Yes, common difference 3
    • Yes, common difference -3
  4. Question 7. What is the common difference of the AP 5, 11, 17, 23?

    • 5
    • 3
    • 6
    • 12
  5. Question 8. In an AP, a = 4 and d = -3. What is the second term?

    • -1
    • 12
    • 1
    • 7

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Class 10 Maths test - common questions

How many formulas does a child really need to know for arithmetic progressions?

Two formulas dominate this topic: a + (n-1)d for the nth term, and n/2 [2a + (n-1)d] for the sum of n terms. Board examinations predominantly test one of these two formulas applied to varying scenarios. Proficiency in correct substitution is more important than knowing additional variations.

What is the most common mistake in AP questions?

Substituting n for (n-1) in the nth term formula produces a consistent shift in all answers: precisely one common difference off. The error arises because it seems intuitive to multiply the term number directly by d. The correction involves testing the formula against the first term—when n=1, it ought to yield a unchanged.

Is this Class 10 maths online test free?

Absolutely, it is entirely free with no registration required. There is no need for an email address, user account or login credentials. The test operates within your browser without retaining any information, and the score remains visible only in that session before vanishing when you close the browser tab. Our privacy policy reflects this practice directly rather than asking for your confidence.

Is there a timer?

Timing is optional and disabled initially. A first go should reveal what a child truly understands, not the pace at which they work when observed. When timed mode is enabled, approximately ninety seconds per question matches the board exam speed for objective-type questions.

Can my child take it more than once?

Repeatedly if desired. The question bank ensures variety, and each attempt reshuffles both the sequence and the answer options, making it impossible to succeed through memorisation. During board year exams, periodic retakes guided by your revision checklist prove more beneficial than a single extended study session.

How is this different from your Class 10 maths worksheets?

Paper worksheets concentrate on one chapter intensively and you score them yourself; tests automatically score and mix chapters like a real exam does. A test identifies the gap, worksheets then fill it—families typically find ten minutes here yields more gain than an hour practising something that never was the real difficulty.

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