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Which term of the AP 25, 20, 15, … is the first negative term? 

(a) 10th (b) 9th (c) 8th (d) 7th 

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The given AP is 25, 20, 15,……

Here, a = 25 and d = 20-25 = -5

Let the nth term of the given AP be the first negative term. Then,

Thus, the 7th term is the first negative term of the given AP.

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