Mark the correct alternative in the following:

If the sum of first n even natural numbers is equal to k times the sum of first n odd natural numbers, then k =


Let first A.P is 2,4,6…


So, a=2 and d=4-2=2


Let S1 denotes the sum of n even numbers


Now, sum of n term is given by,







Let second A.P is 1,3,5…


So, a=1 and d=3-1=2


Let S2 denotes the sum of n odd numbers


Now, sum of n term is given by,







Now, given that S1=kS2


n(n+1)=kn2


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