JEE Main · 2016 · 03 Apr 2016 · Offline · Sequences and Series

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If the sum of the first ten terms of the series , is , then m is equal to:
  1. (A)101✓ Correct
  2. (B)100
  3. (C)99
  4. (D)102

Answer: (A)

Solution

Each mixed number squares to a multiple of : the terms are , which is times Ten terms run from to , so the sum is . Since , the part from 2 to 11 is 505, giving . Matching , .

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