The sum of even numbers between 1 and 31 is:

Question:
The sum of even numbers between 1 and 31 is:

[A].

6

[B].

28

[C].

240

[D].

512

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Let Sn = (2 + 4 + 6 + … + 30). This is an A.P. in which a = 2, d = 2 and l = 30

Let the number of terms be n. Then,

a + (n – 1)d = 30

     2 + (n – 1) x 2 = 30

    n = 15.

Sn =	n	(a + l)	=	15	x (2 + 30) = (15 x 16) = 240.
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