Sum of series of product of terms
CAT 2018 Slot 2 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Sequences & Series
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2018 Slot 2 paper. It tests Sequences & Series. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The value of the sum is
- A.
80707
- B.
80751
- C.
80730
- D.
80773
Answer
A
Explanation
The -th term of the series is for . (Since ).
We use the telescoping identity: Sum
Wait! Let's check formula accurately: , . Difference between terms is 4. Formula for sum of where :
Thus, .
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