JEE Main · 2023 · 10 Apr 2023 · Shift 2 · Sequences and Series

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If . to n terms, then is equal to
  1. (A)226
  2. (B)220
  3. (C)223✓ Correct
  4. (D)227

Answer: (C)

Solution

The first differences form an arithmetic progression, so the general term is quadratic. Fitting gives , and summing, . Then and , so .

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