What is the sum of the first 50 natural numbers?

Jaycee Cox

Jaycee Cox

Answered question

2023-02-02

What is the sum of the first 50 natural numbers?
A) 2550
B) 1275
C) 3000
D) 3250

Answer & Explanation

Jerimiah Short

Jerimiah Short

Beginner2023-02-03Added 6 answers

"The correct answer is B) 1275

The sum of the first n natural numbers equals
S n = n ( n + 1 ) 2 .
Here, n=50.
= 50 ( 50 + 1 ) 2 = 50 × 51 2 =25×51 =1275

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