The formula for sum of AP is S = [2a + (n - 1)d]*n/2
where a is first term of series, n is number of terms and d is the difference
1. here a=26, n=7 and d= 29-26=3
so S = [2*26 + (7 - 1)*3]*7/2
S=245
2. here a=7.6, n=8 and d= 6.3-7.6=-1.3
so S = [2*7.6 + (8 - 1)*-1.3]*8/2
S=24.4