So even postive integers are by defention in form 2k where k is a natural number so
let the sum of even integers to n=S
S=2(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+......+k-1+k
divide bith sides of equation 1 by 2
0.5S=1+2+3+4+5+...........+k-1+k
S=2(k+(k-1)+..............................+2+1)
divide both sides of equation 2 by 2
0.5S=k+k-1+..............................+2+1)
by adding both we will get
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S=(k+1)(k)
so the sum will be equal to
S=

so let us test the equation
for the first 3 even number there sums will be
2+4+6=12
by our equation 3^2+3=12
gave us the same answer so our equation is correct
ANSWER

EXPLANATION
The given quadratic trinomial is

Comparing to the general quadratic trinomial:

We have a=1, b=10 and c=-8

The factors of -24 that adds up to 10 are -2 and 12.
We split the middle term to obtain;

Factor;

Factor further;

The last option is correct.
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So for the cranberry muffin, for every 12 (a dozen) it's $3
Banana nut muffin: for every 12, it's $4.32
take the $3 and divide it by 12 which is $0.25 for every cranberry muffin
take $4.32 divide by 12 and you get $0.36 for every banana nut muffin
so $0.25 + $0.36 = $0.61
Therefore the answer is B
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