MTS10 Feb 2025Shift 1Progression (AP & GP)

1² + 2² + 3² + … + 25² = ?

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (B) 5525

12 + 22 + … + n2 = n(n + 1)(2n + 1)6, n = 25
= 25 × 26 × 516
= 25 × 13 × 17 (26 ÷ 2 = 13 और 51 ÷ 3 = 17 करके काटा)
= 25 × 221 = 5525
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योग 5525 है।
12 + 22 + … + n2 = n(n + 1)(2n + 1)6, with n = 25
= 25 × 26 × 516
= 25 × 13 × 17 (cancel 26 ÷ 2 = 13 and 51 ÷ 3 = 17)
= 25 × 221 = 5525
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The sum is 5525.
SMART APPROACH

25 × 13 × 17: 13 × 17 = 221, और 221 × 25 = 221004 = 5525। इकाई अंक (Unit digit) 5 से सिर्फ़ 5525 और 5555 बचते हैं, और 221 × 25 साफ़ तौर पर 5555 नहीं है।

25 × 13 × 17: 13 × 17 = 221, and 221 × 25 = 221004 = 5525. Unit digit 5 leaves only 5525 and 5555, and 221 × 25 clearly is not 5555.

Source: MTS · 10 Feb 2025 · Shift 1। Solution: Prashant Sir, Vijayastra।Source: MTS · 10 Feb 2025 · Shift 1. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Vijayastra.