What is the value of 1 + 2 + 3 + + 50?

Worked solution for TMUA-P1-MM2-003 is revealed on this page behind the solution details.

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Do I need a calculator for TMUA-P1-MM2-003?

No — calculators are banned in the TMUA. TMUA-P1-MM2-003 is set for a no-calculator target of about 150 seconds; the worked solution shows the fastest by-hand route.

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TMUA-P1-MM2-003 is Paper P1 · Sequences and series (specification code MM2), level 1. Drill more of the same topic from this page.

TMUA-P1-MM2-003 — Paper P1 · Sequences and series · Level 1

P1MM2Level 1~150s target

Spec: MM2 · No calculator · ~150s

What is the value of

1 + 2 + 3 + \dots + 50

Options

$1225$
$1250$
$1275$
$1325$
$2500$

Letters only — the answer key is hidden. Work it out, then check the solution below.

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Pair first with last:

S = \frac{50 \times 51}{2} = 1275

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