What is the value of (S_{16}+16)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 152
The sum of the first 16 natural numbers is \(S_{16}=\frac{16\times17}{2}=136\). Therefore, \(S_{16}+16=136+16=152\), so option C is correct. The value 136 is only \(S_{16}\); it does not include the additional 16. Exam tip: first use \(S_n=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\) correctly, then add any extra term separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
152
Why is this the correct answer?
The sum of the first 16 natural numbers is \(S_{16}=\frac{16\times17}{2}=136\). Therefore, \(S_{16}+16=136+16=152\), so option C is correct. The value 136 is only \(S_{16}\); it does not include the additional 16. Exam tip: first use \(S_n=\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\) correctly, then add any extra term separately.
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.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
