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If gcdm, n=1 and 12-22+32-42+....+20212-20222+20232=1012m2n then m2-n2 is equal to

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Options:
  • A 240
  • B 200
  • C 220
  • D 180
Solution:
2216 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 240

Let

S=12-22+32-42+....+20212-20222+20232

S=1-21+2+3-43+4+....+2021-20222021+2022+20232

S=-3+7+11+15+....+4043+20232

The number of terms in the bracket are 20222=1011S=-101126+1010×4+20232

S=-1011×2023+20232

S=2023×1012

S=172×7×1012

So,

m=17, n=7 and gcd17,7=1

Hence, m2-n2=172-72=240

Hence this is the correct option.

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