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As part of her retirement savings plan, Patricia deposited $100 in a bank account during her first year in the workforce. During each subsequent year, she deposited $40 more than the previous year. Find how much she deposited during her twentieth year in the workforce. Find the total amount deposited in the twenty years

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solution:- at the beginning year Patricia deposited $100 in a bank account...i.e. let a1 = 100...then according to question she deposits the amount in next year is a2 = 140..                  so a1 = 100 ; a2 = 140 ..a3 = 180...this forms a series of A.P.                                                     so, a20 = 100 + (20 - 1)40 = 100 +760 = 860$..answer..