Q.

Assertion (A): 5, 10, 15 are three consecutive terms of an AP.

Reason (R): If a, b, c are three consecutive terms of an AP, then 2b = a + c.

1 Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.  
2 Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.  
3 A is true, but R is false.  
4 A is false, but R is true  

Ans.

(1)

5, 10, 15 are in AP.
⇒ 10 – 5 = 15 – 10 = 5 (difference is same)

If a, b, c are three consecutive terms of an AP, then
b – a = c – b ⇒ 2b = a + c

So, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).