Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 51 45 55 50 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation This is the sum of first 9 natural numbers. Use the formula n(n+1)/2 = 9×10/2 = 45. Or verify by adding: 1+9=10, 2+8=10, 3+7=10, 4+6=10, plus 5 = 45.