The average of the first 100 positive integers is -

A. 100

B. 51

C. 50.5

D. 49.5

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

According to the question,
As we know that average of 'n' positive integer is
= $$\frac{n(n + 1)}{2 × n}$$
= $$\frac{(n + 1)}{2}$$
Here n = 100
∴ $$\frac{100 + 1}{2}$$
= $$\frac{101}{2}$$
= 50.5