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The sum of the first 20 terms of the series 5 + 11+ 19 + 29 + 41 + ….. is :
- A.
3450
- B.
3420
- C.
3520
(Correct Answer) - D.
3250
Explanation
Sn=5+11+19+29+41+⋯+Tn
Sn=5+11+19+29+⋯+Tn−1+Tn
0=5+6+8+10+12+⋯−Tn
Tn=2n−1[2×6+(n−2)×2]
Tn=n2+3n+1
⇒Sn=∑Tn=∑(n2+3n+1)
S20=3520
Explanation
Sn=5+11+19+29+41+⋯+Tn
Sn=5+11+19+29+⋯+Tn−1+Tn
0=5+6+8+10+12+⋯−Tn
Tn=2n−1[2×6+(n−2)×2]
Tn=n2+3n+1
⇒Sn=∑Tn=∑(n2+3n+1)
S20=3520