What is the sum of 60 consecutive integers from -29 inclusiv

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What is the sum of 60 consecutive integers from -29 inclusive, in a increasing order?
A. -29
B. 29
C. -30
D. 30
E. 60

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by shubh425 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:38 pm
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Sum = 30

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by Max@Math Revolution » Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:18 pm
(-29)+(-28)+.......+(-1)+0+1+.......+28+29+30=30. Hence, the correct answer is D.