Subba Rao started work in 1995 at an annual salary of Rs. 5000 and received an increment of Rs. 200 each year. In which year did his salary reach Rs. 7000?


Initial salary of Subba Rao is Rs. 5000

That is first term (a) = 5000


He receives Rs.200 every year as increment


So, common difference (d) = 200


The year when he reaches Rs. 7000


So, an = 7000


an = a +(n-1)d


7000 = 5000 + (n-1) 200


2000 = 200(n-1)


10 = n-1


n = 11


So, it takes him 11 years to reach Rs. 7000


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