The sum of first $n$ natural numbers is

  • A

    $n\,(n - 1)$

  • B

    $\frac{{n\,(n - 1)}}{2}$

  • C

    $n\,(n + 1)$

  • D

    $\frac{{n\,(n + 1)}}{2}$

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