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If (S_n-S_{n-2}=101), what is the value of (S_n)?

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Correct answer: 1326

Here, \(S_n\) is the sum of the first \(n\) natural numbers. In \(S_n-S_{n-2}\), the first \(n-2\) terms cancel, leaving \((n-1)+n=2n-1\). Thus, \(2n-1=101\) gives \(n=51\). Therefore, \(S_{51}=\frac{51\times52}{2}=1326\). Option 1275 is \(S_{50}\), so it is close but not correct. Exam tip: In differences of partial sums, cancel the common initial terms and write the remaining terms.

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Sequences And ProgressionsPartial SumsNatural NumbersArithmetic ProgressionSum FormulaSum Of First N Natural NumbersMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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