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What sum is obtained by adding (29 + 30 + 31) to (1 + 2 + ⋯ + 28)?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 496

The governing idea is recognition of consecutive natural numbers. The first expression contains every integer from 1 through 28, and the second expression adds 29, 30, and 31. Together they contain each number from 1 through 31 exactly once. Therefore the total is S₃₁, the sum of the first 31 natural numbers. Using Sₙ = n(n + 1)/2 gives S₃₁ = 31 × 32/2 = 31 × 16 = 496. Hence option A is correct. A separate check gives S₂₈ = 28 × 29/2 = 406 and 29 + 30 + 31 = 90, so 406 + 90 = 496. The other options result from miscounting or arithmetic errors.

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Sum-Of-Natural-NumbersSequencesConsecutive-NumbersSequences And ProgressionsSum Of First N Natural NumbersMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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