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MTH 101 Arithmetic Progression Objective Question

Question

Find the sum of the first 50 positive integers: 1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 50.
Options
A 1275
Correct Answer
B 1250
C 1300
D 1225
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using S_n = n(n + 1)/2, we evaluate S_50 = 50(51)/2 = 25 * 51 = 1275.

Hint

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