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What is the sum of the arithmetic series below? 2+5+8+......+59

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Answer:

610

Explanation:

((59 -2) / 3) + 1 = 20

Sum: (2 + 59) x (20 / 2) = 610

It's like a trapezoid with upper base length 2 and lower base 59 and height of 20.

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