Aptitude - Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 116)
116.
The sum of first 45 natural numbers is:
1035
1280
2070
2140
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let Sn = (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 45)

This is an A.P. in which a = 1, d = 1, n = 45 and l = 45

Sn = n (a + l) = 45 x (1 + 45)   = (45 x 23)   = 1035
2 2

Required sum = 1035.

Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.

Lokeshwar said:   7 years ago
N = 45 then formula for "n" natural numbers is (n(n+1))/2.

So, (45(45+1))/2 = 1035.
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Durga said:   8 years ago
Formula.

s45=n(n+1)/2.
s45=45(45+1)/2,
=45(46)/2,
=45(23),
=1035.
(2)

Suresh said:   1 decade ago
In general, ((first term)+(last term))*(half the number of terms).
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