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Aptitude · Q94

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 94

Q94

The sum of 100 terms of the series 1 - 3 + 5 - 7 + 9 - 11 .......... is:

A.
100
B.
- 200
C.
200
D.
- 100
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
1 - 3 + 5 - 7 + 9 - 11 .......... + 197 - 199
= (- 2) + (-2) + (-2) + .......... + (-2) (50 times)
= 50 × (-2) = -100