What is the sum of 96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,and 104?
96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,and 104 =
Each of the first 4 terms written in reverse order and paired with the last 4 terms will produce a sum of 4(200)
Adding the middle term - 100 - produces 4(200) + 100 = 800 + 100 = 900
or do this: 96 + 97 + 98 + 99 + 100 + 101 + 102 + 103 + 104 = 900