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− | + | If <math>n</math> is even, <math>S_{n}</math> is negative <math>n/2</math>. If <math>n</math> is odd, then <math>S_{n}</math> is <math>(n+1)/2</math>. | |
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Therefore, we know <math>S_{17}+S_{33}+S_{50}</math> =<math>9+17-25</math>, which is <math>\fbox{B}</math>. | Therefore, we know <math>S_{17}+S_{33}+S_{50}</math> =<math>9+17-25</math>, which is <math>\fbox{B}</math>. | ||
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Solution By FrostFox | Solution By FrostFox | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
− | {{AHSME box|year=1968|num-b=26|num-a=28}} | + | {{AHSME 35p box|year=1968|num-b=26|num-a=28}} |
[[Category: Intermediate Algebra Problems]] | [[Category: Intermediate Algebra Problems]] | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} |
Latest revision as of 01:53, 16 August 2023
Problem
Let , where
. Then
equals:
Solution
If is even,
is negative
. If
is odd, then
is
.
(These can be found using simple calculations.)
Therefore, we know
=
, which is
.
Solution By FrostFox
See also
1968 AHSC (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 28 | |
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