Question

formula to find the sum of the first 100 numbers

Answer 1

s=a/2(2a+(n-1)*d
hence numbers are in AP then this formula is applicable.
where a is first term and d is common difference

Answer 2

sum of first natural numbers = (n(n+1))/2
which means = (100(100+1))/2

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