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The sum of all positive integers n for which 13+23+....+(2n)312+22+....+n2 is also an integer is?

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8
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9
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C
15
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Infinite
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Solution

The correct option is C 8
We know that sum of cubes of natural numbers up to k is given by k2(k+1)24 and
sum of squares of natural numbers up to k is given by k(k+1)(2k+1)6

Thus,
13+23+...+(2n)312+22+...+n2=(2n)2(2n+1)24×6n(n+1)(2n+1)=6n(2n+1)n+1

We know that n+1 is not a factor of 2n+1 and n for nN

Thus, the given fraction is an integer, if n+1 is a factor of 6.

This is possible for n=1,2 and 5

Sum of all such n is 1+2+5=8

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