Common terms of two APs form an AP with difference = LCM
CAT has tested this idea 3 times across 3 papers, from 2019 to 2023. Solve one, and the others are the same method with different numbers or wording, which is why repeated concepts are the most efficient thing to practise.
| Question | What it asks | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2019 Slot 2 · QA Q28 | count common terms of two finite APs | A |
| CAT 2023 Slot 2 · QA Q22 | largest three-digit common term | 967 |
| CAT 2023 Slot 3 · QA Q21 | sum of common terms for n up to 100 | B |
Part of Progressions & Series (38 questions since 2017).