If (S_{n+1}-S_{n-4}=695), what will be the value of (n)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 140
Here, \(S_r\) denotes the sum of the first \(r\) natural numbers. In \(S_{n+1}-S_{n-4}\), the terms from \(1\) to \(n-4\) cancel, leaving \((n-3),(n-2),(n-1),n,(n+1)\). Their sum is \(5n-5\). Hence, \(5n-5=695\Rightarrow 5n=700\Rightarrow n=140\). If \(n=139\), the sum would be \(690\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: When subtracting partial sums, first list the uncancelled terms and count them carefully.
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140
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, \(S_r\) denotes the sum of the first \(r\) natural numbers. In \(S_{n+1}-S_{n-4}\), the terms from \(1\) to \(n-4\) cancel, leaving \((n-3),(n-2),(n-1),n,(n+1)\). Their sum is \(5n-5\). Hence, \(5n-5=695\Rightarrow 5n=700\Rightarrow n=140\). If \(n=139\), the sum would be \(690\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: When subtracting partial sums, first list the uncancelled terms and count them carefully.
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.
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