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If an=-24n2-16n+15, then a1+a2+.+a25 is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 51144
  • B 49138
  • C 50141
  • D 52147
Solution:
1108 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 50141

We have,

an=-24n2-16n+15

an=-22n-52n-3

an=-121n-52n-32

an=-121n-52-1n-32

an=121n-32-1n-52

n=125an=12n=1251n-32-1n-52

n=125an=121-12-1-32+112-1-12+132-112+152-132+172-152+...+1452-1432+1472-1452

n=125an=1223+247

n=125an=13+147

n=125an=50141

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