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If the sum of n consecutive integers starting from 1 is 210, what is n?

A 20
B 21
C 15
D 14

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Sum = n(n+1)/2 = 210. n(n+1) = 420. 20 × 21 = 420, so n = 20.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If the sum of n consecutive integers starting from 1 is 210, what is n?" is Option A: 20.

The other options — B) 21, C) 15, D) 14 — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Sum = n(n+1)/2 = 210. n(n+1) = 420. 20 × 21 = 420, so n = 20.

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