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For which (n) will (S_n=780)?

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Correct answer: (39)

The direct answer is option B, n=39. The sum of the first n natural numbers is S_n=n(n+1)/2. We need n(n+1)/2=780. Multiplying by 2 gives n(n+1)=1560. For n=39, 39×40=1560, so S_39=39×40/2=780. Option A, 38, gives 38×39/2=741, so it is too small. Option B works exactly. Option C, 40, gives 40×41/2=820, so it is too large. Option D, 41, gives 41×42/2=861, also too large. Since the sum increases when n increases, checking nearby values is enough after using the formula. A common mistake is forgetting the division by 2 or using n^2 instead of n(n+1)/2. Memory cue: double the sum and look for two consecutive factors.

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