Math Problem Statement

The value of ∑200k = 99k3∑k = 99200k3 = _____.

Multiple Choice

380,999,777

380,977,779

380,477,799

380,477,779

Solution

To solve this, we need to calculate the value of the sum k=1200k3\sum_{k=1}^{200} k^3.

Step 1: Formula for the sum of cubes

The sum of cubes of the first nn natural numbers is given by the formula:

k=1nk3=(n(n+1)2)2\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^3 = \left( \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \right)^2

For n=200n = 200, we can substitute into the formula:

k=1200k3=(200(200+1)2)2=(200×2012)2\sum_{k=1}^{200} k^3 = \left( \frac{200(200+1)}{2} \right)^2 = \left( \frac{200 \times 201}{2} \right)^2

=(100×201)2=201002= (100 \times 201)^2 = 20100^2

Step 2: Compute 20100220100^2

Now, let's calculate:

201002=40401000020100^2 = 404010000

Step 3: Adjust according to the equation

The problem provides k=1200k3=99×200k3\sum_{k=1}^{200} k^3 = 99 \times 200k^3, which implies multiplying this sum by 99:

99×404010000=3999699000099 \times 404010000 = 39996990000

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Summation
Cubic Numbers
Series

Formulas

Sum of cubes formula: ∑k=1^n k^3 = (n(n+1)/2)^2

Theorems

Formula for the sum of cubes of the first n natural numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12