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Question

Mathematics Question on Number Systems

How many multiples of 3 are there among the integers 15 to 105 inclusive?

A

30

B

31

C

32

D

33

Answer

31

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B):Multiples of 3 are 15,18,21,…..102,105
This series is AP having first term a=15 , common difference d=3 , last number l=105
Total number of terms be n
using formula l=a+(n1)dl=a+(n-1)d
105=15+(n1)3105=15+(n-1)3
(n1)=30(n-1)=30
n=31n=31