What is the sum of the first 100 odd numbers?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The sum of the first \(n\) odd numbers is given by the formula:
\[ S_n = n^2 \]
For \(n = 100\):
\[ S_{100} = 100^2 = 10,000 \]
So, the sum of the first 100 odd numbers is 10,000.
Thus, the correct answer is:
B. 10,000
The sum of the first \(n\) odd numbers is given by the formula:
\[ S_n = n^2 \]
For \(n = 100\):
\[ S_{100} = 100^2 = 10,000 \]
So, the sum of the first 100 odd numbers is 10,000.
Thus, the correct answer is:
B. 10,000