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The common difference of the A.P.: \( a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_m \) is 13 more than the common difference of the A.P.: \( b_1, b_2, \ldots, b_n \). If \( b_{31} = -277 \), \( b_{43} = -385 \) and \( a_{78} = 327 \), then \( a_1 \) is equal to:

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When two A.P.s are related through their common differences, always find the difference first before solving for terms.

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\(16\)
\(19\)
\(24\)
\(21\)

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The Correct Option is B

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The common difference of the A.P.: \( a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_m \) is 13 more than the common difference of the A.P.: \( b_1, b_2, \ldots, b_n \). If \( b_{31} = -277 \), \( b_{43} = -385 \) and \( a_{78} = 327 \), then \( a_1 \) is equal to:

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The Correct Option is B

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