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+(n−1)d
105=15+(n−1)3
(n−1)=30
n=31