What is the sum of all multiples of 4 that can be found between 16 and 100?

To find the sum of the multiples of 4 from 16 to 100, we start by identifying the first and last multiples of 4 within that range.

The first multiple of 4 in this range is 16, and the last multiple of 4 before reaching 100 is 100 itself, as 100 is also a multiple of 4.

Now, we can enumerate the multiples of 4 from 16 to 100:

  • 16
  • 20
  • 24
  • 28
  • 32
  • 36
  • 40
  • 44
  • 48
  • 52
  • 56
  • 60
  • 64
  • 68
  • 72
  • 76
  • 80
  • 84
  • 88
  • 92
  • 96
  • 100

Next, let’s use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series. The formula is:

Sum = n/2 * (first term + last term)

In this case:

  • The first term (a) = 16
  • The last term (l) = 100
  • The number of terms (n) can be found using the formula for the number of terms in an arithmetic sequence:

n = (last term – first term)/difference + 1

Calculating the number of terms:

  • Difference = 4
  • n = (100 – 16)/4 + 1 = 21

Now we can substitute:

Sum = 21/2 * (16 + 100)

Sum = 21/2 * 116

Sum = 21 * 58 = 1218

Thus, the sum of all multiples of 4 from 16 to 100 is 1218.

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