Sum of an AP
## Formula
The sum of the first $$n$$ terms of an AP is:
$$S_n=\frac n2[2a+(n-1)d]$$
If the last term is $$l$$:
$$S_n=\frac n2(a+l)$$
## Usage
- Used to calculate the sum of a finite arithmetic progression.
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Sum of an AP
Sum of an AP
## Formula
The sum of the first $$n$$ terms of an AP is:
$$S_n=\frac n2[2a+(n-1)d]$$
If the last term is $$l$$:
$$S_n=\frac n2(a+l)$$
## Usage
- Used to calculate the sum of a finite arithmetic progression.
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