SOLUTION: S=1/2n(n+1) is a formular which gives the sum of the positive integers from 1 to n. Find the sum of the first 50 positive integers.

SOLUTION: S=1/2n(n+1) is a formular which gives the sum of the positive integers from 1 to n. Find the sum of the first 50 positive integers.

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Question 776257: S=1/2n(n+1) is a formular which gives the sum of the positive integers from 1 to n. Find the sum of the first 50 positive integers.

Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2)(50)(51) =1275
Answer: 1275
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