Find the Sum of the First N Terms of the Following

question 180

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the first n terms of the following arithmetic sequence.
-Find the sum of the first 986 positive integers.

• A) 972,196
• B) 486591
• C) 485605
• D) 973,182

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A brain structure, located just above the brain stem, that performs a number of important tasks, including the regulation of hunger, thirst, and sexual desire, and connects the nervous system to the endocrine system.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs that produce gametes (sperm in males, ova in females) and sex hormones, including testes in males and ovaries in females.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

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Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in girls, marking a significant milestone in female puberty and reproductive maturity.