Answer:
1124.
Step-by-step explanation:
The common difference (d) is -16 - (-28) = 12, ( also -28 - (-40) = 12).
The nth term of an A.S. is a1 + d(n - 1) where a1 = first term, d=common difference.
so the 96th term of the given A.S. is:
-16 + 12(96 - 1)
= -16 + 12*95
= 1124.