Assertion (A): The common difference of AP 5, 4, 3, 2, … is –1.
Reason (R): The constant difference between any two consecutive terms of an AP is commonly known as common difference of the AP.
(1)
We have AP 5, 4, 3, 2, … [common difference = 4 – 5 = 3 – 4 = –1]
∴ Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).