KCET2011MathematicsSequences and Series
The sum of the first n terms of 1² 1 + 1²+2² 1+2 + 1²+2²+3² 1+2+3 + is
Options
- An²-2 n 3
- B2 n²+n 3
- Cn(n+2) 3
- D2 n²-n 3
Correct answer
C. n(n+2) 3
Step-by-step solution
Given series, 1² 1 + 1²+2² 1+2 + 1²+2²+3² 1+2+3 + The n th terms of the series is T_ n = n² n = n(n+1)(2 n+1) 6 n(n+1) 2 = (2 n+1) 3 Now, S_ n = 1 3 ( n+ 1) aligned &= 1 3 2 n(n+1) 2 +n = n 3 (n+1+1) &= n(n+2) 3 aligned