The first term of an A.P. of consecutive integers is (p2+1). The sum of (2p+1) terms of this series can be expressed as
A
p3+(p+1)3
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B
(p+1)3+1
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C
(2p1)(p+1)2−3
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is Ap3+(p+1)3 a=k2+1 Since series is of consecutive integer Sum of (2k+1) terms =n2(2a+(n−1)d) =(2k+1)2[2(k2+1)+(2k+1−1)1] =(2k+1)2[2k2+2+2k] =(2k+1)(k2+k+1) =2k3+2k2+2k+k2+k+1 =k3+k3+1+3k2+3k =k3+(k+1)3