If (S_n-S_{90}=5775), what will be the value of (n)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 140
The sum of the first 90 natural numbers is \(S_{90}=\frac{90\times91}{2}=4095\). Hence, \(S_n=5775+4095=9870\). Using \(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}=9870\), we get \(n(n+1)=19740=140\times141\); therefore, \(n=140\). For instance, if \(n=135\), the sum is \(\frac{135\times136}{2}=9180\), not the required \(9870\). Exam tip: In such questions, first add the known \(S_k\) to find \(S_n\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
140
Why is this the correct answer?
The sum of the first 90 natural numbers is \(S_{90}=\frac{90\times91}{2}=4095\). Hence, \(S_n=5775+4095=9870\). Using \(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}=9870\), we get \(n(n+1)=19740=140\times141\); therefore, \(n=140\). For instance, if \(n=135\), the sum is \(\frac{135\times136}{2}=9180\), not the required \(9870\). Exam tip: In such questions, first add the known \(S_k\) to find \(S_n\).
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.
