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Hi Bunuel

Is it possible to find the answer with : (98*99)/2 = 4851 ?

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Yes. The sum of the terms in any evenly spaced set is the average (arithmetic mean) multiplied by the number of terms, where the mean of the set is \(\frac{\text{first term} + \text{last term}}{2}\). So, the sum is \(\frac{\text{first term} + \text{last term}}{2}*\text{# of terms}=\frac{(1+98)}{2}*98\).
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easier way to solve this would be to find the sum of 1+2+3+4+... 100 and subtract 100+99 from it.
100*50.5 - 100 - 99
= 5050 - 199
= 4851
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I've revised the question and solution, incorporating additional details for improved clarity. I trust this makes it more comprehensible.
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