Let denote the sum of the first -terms of an arithmetic progression. If , then is equal to :
- (A)1852
- (B)1842
- (C)1872
- (D)1862✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
With first term and common difference , gives , and gives . Subtracting, , so and . Then
so .
so .
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