Calculate the sum of the first 50 natural numbers (1 through 50).
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Use formula n(n+1)/2 with n = 50: 50×51/2 = 25×51 = 1275, so the sum is 1,275.
Calculate the sum of the first 50 natural numbers (1 through 50).
Use formula n(n+1)/2 with n = 50: 50×51/2 = 25×51 = 1275, so the sum is 1,275.