In the known arithmetic sequence {an}, Sn is the sum of its first n terms. If S16 > 0 and S17 < 0, then the value of n is () A. 8B. 9C. 10D. 16

In the known arithmetic sequence {an}, Sn is the sum of its first n terms. If S16 > 0 and S17 < 0, then the value of n is () A. 8B. 9C. 10D. 16

In ∵ arithmetic sequence {an}, S16 > 0 and S17 < 0, a8 + A9 > 0, A9 < 0, a8 > 0, the first eight items and the largest one of ∵ arithmetic sequence are selected as a