Multiple choice

The sum of series 8, 4, 0 ... to 50 terms is

  1. 18,900

    • 9,000
    • 4,500
  2. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Arithmetic progression with a=8, d=-4, n=50. Sum = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d] = (50/2) * [16 + 49(-4)] = 25 * [16 - 196] = 25 * (-180) = -4500.