Use a Calculator to Find the Sum $\sum _ { k = 3 } ^ { 9 } \frac { 3 } { k + 1 }$

question 177

Multiple Choice

Use a calculator to find the sum.Round to four decimal places. $\sum _ { k = 3 } ^ { 9 } \frac { 3 } { k + 1 }$

• A)5.7869
• B)8.7869
• C)0.3
• D)3.2869
• E)2.9869

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