Question
Mathematics Question on Sum of First n Terms of an AP
The sum of the series 1+34+910+2728+.... upto n terms is
A
67n+61−3.2n−12
B
35n+67−2.3n−11
C
n+21−2.3n−11
D
n−21−3.2n−11
Answer
n+21−2.3n−11
Explanation
Solution
Given series is 1+34+910+2728+....n terms =1+(1+31)+(1+91)+(1+271)+....n terms =(1+1+1+....+nterms) +(31+91+271+....nterms) =n+1−3131(1−3n1)=n+31×23[1−3−n] =n+21[1−3−n]=n+21−2.3n1