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)
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).