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Add up the natural numbers from 1 to 100 and what is the value of the addition?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 5020
  2. 5050
  3. 5025
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 5050

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. 5050 šŸ“š Explanation: To find the sum of the first 100 natural numbers, we use the mathematical formula: (n * (n + 1)) / 2. Here, n is 100. The calculation is (100 * 101) / 2, which equals 50 * 101. This results in exactly 5050. This is a very common sum tested in competitive mathematics.