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#1 2015-08-26 12:40:32

Enshrouded_
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Registered: 2015-07-31
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Arithmetic Series

PLease do not post answers. I just want hints.

Laverne starts counting out loud by 5's. She starts with

. As Laverne counts, Shirley sums the numbers Laverne says. When the sum finally exceeds 5000, Shirley runs screaming from the room. What number did Laverne last say before Shirley flees?

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#2 2015-08-26 13:07:24

bobbym
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Registered: 2009-04-12
Posts: 109,606

Re: Arithmetic Series

Hi;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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