If \(S_n=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\), what is \(S_{15}\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 120
Using \(S_n=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\) and substituting \(n=15\), \(S_{15}=\frac{15(15+1)}{2}=\frac{15\times16}{2}=15\times8=120\). Therefore, 120 is correct. An option such as 115 is incorrect because the formula includes the next number, \(16\), along with 15. Exam tip: write \(n+1\) first and simplify by dividing by 2 before multiplying.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
120
Why is this the correct answer?
Using \(S_n=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\) and substituting \(n=15\), \(S_{15}=\frac{15(15+1)}{2}=\frac{15\times16}{2}=15\times8=120\). Therefore, 120 is correct. An option such as 115 is incorrect because the formula includes the next number, \(16\), along with 15. Exam tip: write \(n+1\) first and simplify by dividing by 2 before multiplying.
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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