NDA2014MathematicsSequences and SeriesActual
What is the mean of the squares of the first 20 natural numbers?
Options
- A151.5
- B143.5
- C65
- D72
Correct answer
B. 143.5
Step-by-step solution
aligned & 1^2+2^2+3^2+ .+20^2 & = n(n+1)(2 n+1) 6 [ array l 1^2+2^2+ .+n^2 = n(n+1)(2 n+1) 6 array ] & = 20 21 41 6 & Required mean value = 20 21 41 6 20 = 287 2 =143.5 . aligned