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− | + | The finite arithmetic sequence formula states that the sum in the sequence is equal to <math>\frac{n}{2}\cdot(a_1+a_n)3 where </math>n<math> is the number of terms in the sequence, </math>a_1<math> is the first term and </math>a_n$ is the last term. | |
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− | + | <cmath>\frac{10}{2}\cdot(90+99)=\boxed{\text{(B)}~945</cmath>. | |
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==Video Solution== | ==Video Solution== |
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[hide]Problem
Solution 1
To simplify the problem, we can group 90’s together: .
, and finding has a trick to it.
Rearranging the numbers so each pair sums up to 10, we have: . , and .
Solution 2
We can express each of the terms as a difference from and then add the negatives using to get the answer.
Solution 3
Instead of breaking the sum then rearranging, we can rearrange directly:
Solution 4
The finite arithmetic sequence formula states that the sum in the sequence is equal to na_1a_n$ is the last term.
Applying the formula, we have:
\[\frac{10}{2}\cdot(90+99)=\boxed{\text{(B)}~945\] (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg)
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Video Solution
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See Also
1985 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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