Gujarati
8. Sequences and Series
normal

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)$.

Standard 11
Mathematics

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