If . to n terms, then is equal to
- (A)226
- (B)220
- (C)223✓ Correct
- (D)227
Answer: (C)
Solution
The first differences form an arithmetic progression, so the general term is quadratic. Fitting gives , and summing, . Then and , so .
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