The expression n(n+1)(2n+1),n∈N is always divisible by
A
7
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B
5
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C
8
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D
6
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Solution
The correct option is D6 We know that sum (S) of squares of first n natural numbers is S=n(n+1)(2n+1)6 ⇒n(n+1)(2n+1)=6S Since S is a natural number, n(n+1)(2n+1) is divisible by 6.