Question 11 of 36intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

What will be the difference between two successive sums for— (a) 5 consecutive numbers (b) 6 consecutive numbers

(a)
Answer

The difference between two successive sums will be 5.

(b)
Answer

The difference between two successive sums will be 6.

Explanation

(a) Following the pattern, for n consecutive numbers, difference = n. So for 5 consecutive numbers, difference = 5. (b) Following the pattern, for n consecutive numbers, difference = n. So for 6 consecutive numbers, difference = 6.