If the sum of $n$ terms of an $A.P.$ is $S_n = nP + \frac{1}{2}n(n-1)Q$,where $P$ and $Q$ are constants,find the common difference.

  • A
    $P$
  • B
    $Q$
  • C
    $2Q$
  • D
    $P+Q$

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