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Find the sum of the first 22 natural numbers.

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Correct answer: 253

Direct answer: the sum is 253, so option A is correct. The first 22 natural numbers are 1, 2, 3, ..., 22. The standard formula for the sum of the first n natural numbers is Sₙ = n(n + 1)/2. Here n = 22, so S₂₂ = 22 × 23/2. Divide 22 by 2 first: 11 × 23 = 253. Another useful check is to pair the terms: 1 + 22 = 23, 2 + 21 = 23, and so on. There are 11 such pairs, giving 11 × 23 = 253. A is correct because it equals the formula. B, 242, is too small and can result from an incorrect product or omitted terms. C, 264, may come from using the wrong factor after 22. D, 275, is also larger than the correct total and may result from using an incorrect last term or arithmetic error. Memory cue: for 1 through n, use n(n + 1)/2, not n²/2.

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MathematicsSequencesNatural-NumbersSumSum Of First N Natural NumbersSequences And ProgressionsClass 9 Mcq

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