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8. Sequences and Series
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The sum of first $n$ natural numbers is
A
$n\,(n - 1)$
B
$\frac{{n\,(n - 1)}}{2}$
C
$n\,(n + 1)$
D
$\frac{{n\,(n + 1)}}{2}$
Solution
(d) We know that natural numbers are $1,\;2,\;3,\;4,\;……..n$ are in $A.P.$
Now sum $ = \frac{n}{2}[2 \times 1 + (n – 1)1] = \frac{n}{2}(n + 1)$.
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