math - Time complexity of a function with time 1 + 8 + 27 + 64 + ... + sqrt(n)^3? -
i have been told that
1 + 8 + 27 + 64 + ... + (√n)3 = θ(n2)
why case?
to make sure understand you're saying, curious in why sum
13 + 23 + 33 + ... + (√n)3 = θ(n2)
one way a formula sum of first m cubes. equal to
(m(m + 1) / 2)2
so let's plug in m = √n, gives
13 + 23 + 33 + ... + (√n)3
= ((√n)((√n) + 1) / 2)2
= ((n + √n) / 2)2
= (n2 + 2n√n + n) / 4
this final expression gives exact value of sum of first √n perfect cubes. note expression θ(n2), because n2 dominant term.
hope helps!
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