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Aptitude · Q298

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 298

Q298

Find the sum of all positive multiples of 5 less than 100.

A.
925
B.
960
C.
950
Answer
D.
990

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sum = 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + .....+ 95 , It is an arithmetic progression
Number of terms (n)
=     + 1
⇒ n = + 1 = 19
So, sum = [2a + (n - 1)d]
Here, a = 5, n = 19, d = 5
Sum = [10 + (19 - 1)5]
        = 950