In an arithmetic sequence, the first term is 5 and the common difference is 3. What is the 12th term of the sequence?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d. Here, a_1 = 5, n = 12, and d = 3. So, a_12 = 5 + (12-1)3 = 5 + 11*3 = 5 + 33 = 38.