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The mean of the first $n$ natural numbers is:
A$n/2$
B$(n+1)/2$
C$n(n+1)/2$
D$n^2$
✓ Correct Answer: B — $(n+1)/2$
Sum of first n natural numbers is $n(n+1)/2$. Divide by $n$ to get the mean $(n+1)/2$.
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