Use the formula for the sum of the first n positive integers to answer the question. Pencils are stacked in a triangular shaped pile with one pencil on the top row, two pencils on the second row, etc. If there is a total of 15 pencils, how many are on the bottom row?

A. 6
B. 30
C. 15
D. 5


Answer: D

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