How many terms of the series 1+3+5+7+\dots amount to a sum equal to 12345678987654321?

  1. A. 11111111
  2. B. 110000011
  3. C. 111101111
  4. D. 111111111

Correct Answer: D. 111111111

Explanation

The sum of the first n odd natural numbers is n^2. Thus, n^2 = 12345678987654321. Taking the square root of this palindromic sequence of digits gives n = 111111111 (nine ones).

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