The sum of first n natural numbers is given by 1/2 n² + 1/2 n. Find the sum of the first 5 natural numbers

Solution:

Given, the sum of first n natural numbers is given by 1/2 n² + 1/2 n

We have to find the sum of the first 5 natural numbers.

Put n = 5 in the given expression

1/2 n² + 1/2 n = 1/2 (5)² + 1/2 (5)

= 1/2 (25) + 1/2 (5)

= 1/2 (25 + 5)

= 1/2 (30)

= 15

Therefore, the sum of the first 5 natural numbers is 15.

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The sum of first n natural numbers is given by 1/2 n² + 1/2 n. Find the sum of the first 5 natural numbers

Summary:

The sum of first n natural numbers is given by 1/2 n² + 1/2 n. The sum of the first 5 natural numbers is 15.

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