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A sequence is defined by a_n = a_(n-1) + 3 for n > 1, and a_1 = 5. What is the value of a_100?

A 299
B 302
C 305
D 308

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

This is an arithmetic progression where the first term (a_1) is 5 and the common difference (d) is 3. The nth term is given by a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d. For a_100, we have 5 + (100-1)*3 = 5 + 99*3 = 5 + 297 = 302.

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