In a class there are a total of 8 rows of desks and each desk can seat one student. There are 10 desks in the first row. In each subsequent row there are 2 more desks than in the previous row. Find the maximum number of students seated in the class?  Select the correct option
A) 112 B) 144 C) 136 D) 132 E) 118

Rationale: the 8 rows form an arithmetic progression with first term 10 and last 24 . avg is 17 . so 17 * 8 = 136 answer is c .
Answer: C