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For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) the correct alternative from the following
(A) : The sum 1 + 3 + 5 + .... + 21 = 100
(R) : The sum of first $$n$$ odd positive integers is $$n^2$$
We know that the nth odd number is 2n−1 and the nth even number is 2n
$$Now, let's assume the sum of first n odd numbers to be S i.e. S=1+3+5+…+(2n−1)$$
Now let us add 1 n times to the right side,
$$S+n=(1+1)+(3+1)+(5+1)+…+(2n−1+1)$$
$$or,S+n=2+4+6+…+2n$$
Now adding these 2 equations, we get,
$$2S+n=1+2+3+…+(2n−1)+2n$$
The RHS is the sum of first 2n natural numbers which is as below,
$$2S+n=2n(2n+1)/2$$
$$or,2S+n=2n^2+n$$
$$or,2S=2n^2$$
$$or,S=n^2$$
$$So the sum of first n odd integers is n^2.$$
So, Condition R is true.
But Condition A is not true.
So, Option D is correct choice.
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