The sum of the first n consecutive natural numbers is a number.
A
negative
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B
square
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C
triangular
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D
cubic
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Solution
The correct option is C triangular The sum of the first n consecutive natural numbers is a triangular number.
Example:-
1 = 1
1+2 = 3
1+2+3 = 6
1+2+3+4 = 10