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# For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer

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For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  25 Aug 2018, 12:40
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For each integer $$n>1$$, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer upto $$n$$ (not inclusive of $$n$$). For example, $$S(10)= 2+4+6+8=20$$. What is value of $$S(300)$$?

(A) $$22050$$
(B) $$22350$$
(C) $$22650$$
(D) $$45150$$
(E) $$90300$$
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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  31 Aug 2018, 03:28
hi

can anyone tell whats the shortcut to such questions?
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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  31 Aug 2018, 04:28
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hi

can anyone tell whats the shortcut to such questions?

You need to be well versed with arithmetic progression formulas. It is not super complex just needs practice
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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  31 Aug 2018, 05:40
IshanGre wrote:
hi

can anyone tell whats the shortcut to such questions?

First, you need to memorize the formula for the sum of arithmetic progression. Second, you need to know how to count number of terms. Third, practice and practice.
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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  31 Aug 2018, 21:45
please tell the shortcut method to solve this question.
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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  10 Nov 2018, 07:39
S(300) = 2+..........+298

for number of terms, l = a+(n-1)*2
298 = a+(n-1)*2 = 2+(n-1)*2 => 296/2 = n-1 => n=149

for sum,

S(300) = n/2 * (a+l) = (149/2)*(298+2) = 149*150 = 22350

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Re: For each integer n>1, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer [#permalink]  10 Nov 2018, 23:28
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For each integer $$n>1$$, if S(n) denote the sum of even integer upto $$n$$ (not inclusive of $$n$$). For example, $$S(10)= 2+4+6+8=20$$. What is value of $$S(300)$$?

(A) $$22050$$
(B) $$22350$$
(C) $$22650$$
(D) $$45150$$
(E) $$90300$$

there are three ways to do it ....

(I) If you know that Sum of first n integers is $$\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$$
Sum = $$2+4+6+...+300) = 2(1+2+3....+150)= 2 *\frac{150*151}{2}=150*151=22650$$

(II) If you know that Sum of first n integers is $$\frac{n(n+1)[}{fraction]$$
Now we have $$[fraction]300/2}=150$$ terms till 300, inclusive.
Sum = $$2+4+6+...+300 = 150*151=150*151=22650$$

(III) since it is an AP. the sum will be equal to Number of integers* average
so $$150 * \frac{(300+2)}{2} = 150*151 = 22650$$

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To know more about Arithmetic progressions
https://greprepclub.com/forum/progressions-arithmetic-geometric-and-harmonic-11574.html#p27048
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Some useful Theory.
1. Arithmetic and Geometric progressions : https://greprepclub.com/forum/progressions-arithmetic-geometric-and-harmonic-11574.html#p27048
2. Effect of Arithmetic Operations on fraction : https://greprepclub.com/forum/effects-of-arithmetic-operations-on-fractions-11573.html?sid=d570445335a783891cd4d48a17db9825
3. Remainders : https://greprepclub.com/forum/remainders-what-you-should-know-11524.html
4. Number properties : https://greprepclub.com/forum/number-property-all-you-require-11518.html
5. Absolute Modulus and Inequalities : https://greprepclub.com/forum/absolute-modulus-a-better-understanding-11281.html

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