1 + 3 + 52 + 7 + 92 + up to 40 terms is equal to
- 40870
- 41880
- 43890
- 33980
Answer
(2) 41880
Solution
Odd-placed terms: 12, 52, 92, (20 terms) = (4k - 3)2, k = 1 to 20
Even-placed terms: 3, 7, 11, (20 terms) = 4k - 1, k = 1 to 20
S = k=120 (4k - 3)2 + k=120 (4k - 1)
= k=120 (16k2 - 20k + 8)
= 16 20 21 416 - 20 20 212 + 8 20
= 45920 - 4200 + 160
= 41880
Answer: (2)