Math Problem Statement
Find the sum of all two-digit natural numbers that are multiples of 5
Solution
To find the sum of all two-digit natural numbers that are multiples of 5:
Step 1: Identify the two-digit multiples of 5
The smallest two-digit natural number that is a multiple of 5 is .
The largest two-digit natural number that is a multiple of 5 is .
Thus, the sequence of two-digit multiples of 5 is:
This is an arithmetic sequence where:
- The first term () is ,
- The common difference () is ,
- The last term () is .
Step 2: Determine the number of terms in the sequence
The formula for the -th term of an arithmetic sequence is:
Set , , and :
Thus, there are terms in the sequence.
Step 3: Calculate the sum of the sequence
The sum of an arithmetic sequence is given by:
Substitute , , and :
Final Answer:
The sum of all two-digit natural numbers that are multiples of 5 is:
Would you like further details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How do you calculate the sum of multiples of any number within a range?
- What if the problem involved three-digit multiples of 5 instead?
- Can you explain how to find the number of terms in any arithmetic sequence?
- How would this change if the numbers had to be divisible by both 5 and another number (e.g., 3)?
- How can this method be applied to solve problems involving geometric sequences?
Tip: Always check for the sequence type (arithmetic, geometric, etc.) to use the right summation formula efficiently.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Sum of Sequences
Multiples of a Number
Formulas
n-th term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a + (n-1)d
Sum of an arithmetic sequence: S_n = n/2 * (a + l)
Theorems
Arithmetic Sequence Formula
Sum of Arithmetic Sequence Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8