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Since the sum of the first <math>n</math> odd numbers is <math>n^2</math>, <math>S_{20} = 20^2 = \boxed{\textbf{(D) } 400}</math>. | Since the sum of the first <math>n</math> odd numbers is <math>n^2</math>, <math>S_{20} = 20^2 = \boxed{\textbf{(D) } 400}</math>. | ||
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Recall that the sum of the first <math>n</math> odd numbers is <math>n^2</math>. | Recall that the sum of the first <math>n</math> odd numbers is <math>n^2</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Let be the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic sequence that has a common difference of . The quotient does not depend on . What is ?
Solution 1
Let's say that our sequence is Then, since the value of n doesn't matter in the quotient , we can say that Simplifying, we get , from which Solving for , we get that .
Since the sum of the first odd numbers is , .
Solution 2 (Quick Insight)
Recall that the sum of the first odd numbers is .
Since , we have .
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