The sum upto 20 terms, is equal to
- (A)7240✓ Correct
- (B)7130
- (C)6982
- (D)8124
Answer: (A)
Solution
The successive differences form an A.P., so the general term is quadratic, . Fitting gives , so . Then The sum of the first terms is .
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