NDA2012MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
Consider the following statements : 1. The sum of cubes of first 20 natural numbers is 44400. 2. The sum of squares of first 20 natural numbers is 2870. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Options
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
B. 2 only
Step-by-step solution
1^3+2^3+3^3+ +n^3= ( n(n+1) 2 )^2 1^3+2^3+3^3+ .+20^3= ( 20.21 2 )^2=(10 21)^2=441001^2+2^2+3^3+ +n^2= 1 6 n(n+1)(2 n+1) 1^2+2^2+ +20^2= 1 6 20.21 .41=2870