Find the sum of the first n positive integers. Option 1: n/2 Option 2: (n+1)/2 Option 3: n(n+1)/2 Option 4: (n+1)(n+2)/2

The answer is 'n(n+1)/2'. View full solution:

CUET General Test - Find the sum of the first n positive integers. | PYQs + Solutions

CUET General Test 2026 29th May Shift 2

Quantitative Reasoning

Easy

$\dfrac{n}{2}$

$\dfrac{(n+1)}{2}$

$\dfrac{n(n+1)}{2}$

$\dfrac{(n+1)(n+2)}{2}$

✅ Correct Option: 3

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