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Question 295977: How many consecutive natural numbers beginning with 1 will give a sum of 78?

Is it possible that you can show me how you got it? If not, no worries....
Thank you so much!

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add up 1 to 12 for a total of 78
Add up 1 +2 etc and keep going till you reach 78.