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If the line 5x=y meets the lines x=1,x=2,...,x=n, at points A1, A2, ..., An respectively then (OA1)2+(OA2)2+...+(OAn)2 is equal to (O is the origin)

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3n2+3n
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2n3+3n2+n
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3n3+3n2+2
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(32)(n4+2n3+n2)
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Solution

The correct option is B 2n3+3n2+n
Let Ak(k,5k) be the general point where the given line meets x=k
The distance of this point from the origin is OAk=(k0)2+(5k0)2=6k.
Then,OA21+OA22+...................OA2n=6(12+22+........n2)
= 2n3+3n2+n

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