JEE Main2004MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
The sum of the first n terms of the series 1^2+2 2^2+3^2+2 4^2+5^2+2 6^2+ is n(n+1)^2 2 when n is even. When n is odd the sum is
Options
- A3 n(n+1) 2
- Bn ^2( n +1) 2
- Cn(n+1)^2 4
- D[ n ( n +1) 2 ]^2
Correct answer
B. n ^2( n +1) 2
Step-by-step solution
If n is odd then (n-1) is even sum of odd terms = (n-1) n^2 2 +n^2= n^2(n+1) 2 .