If Sn=a1+a2+a3+⋯+an, where a1=1 and an=2an−1+1, for n≥2, then the value S50 is
A
251−52
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B
251−50
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C
250−50
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D
250−52
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Solution
The correct option is A251−52 a1=1a2=2×1+1=3a3=2×3+1=7 Now, Sn=a1+a2+a3+⋯+an=1+3+7+⋯+an=(2−1)+(22−1)+(23−1)+⋯+(2n−1)=(2+22+23+⋯+2n)−n=2(2n−12−1)−n=2n+1−n−2 ∴S50=251−52