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Sum to n terms of an Arithmetic progression is 2n2 + n then eighth term is

136
36
131
31
Explanation:

Let,last term(8th term)=l.

Eighth term be,substitute in question 2( $n^{2}$)+n then sum of eighth term=2( $8^{2}$)+8=136.

sum of 1st term, =2$(1^{2})$+1=3

a=3.

$s_{n}$=n/2[a+l]=136

8/2[a+l]=136

a+l=136/4=34

l=34-3=31

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