A sequence has

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Problem

A sequence has

a_3 = 4

a_7 = 16

and

a_{10} = 24

. Which of the following statements is correct? (a) It is an arithmetic progression with common difference

4

. (b) It is not an arithmetic progression because the given terms are inconsistent. (c) It is an arithmetic progression with common difference

3

. (d) It is an arithmetic progression with common difference

\dfrac{8}{3}