At which (n) will (S_n) first become greater than (20000)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (200)
(S_{199}=19900) and (S_{200}=20100), so it first exceeds (20000) at (n=200). Checking nearby values is the safest method.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(200)
Why is this the correct answer?
(S_{199}=19900) and (S_{200}=20100), so it first exceeds (20000) at (n=200). Checking nearby values is the safest method.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Sum of first n natural numbers.