Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 158 } \left( 7 - \frac { 1 } { 4 } k \right)$$

question 254

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 158 } \left( 7 - \frac { 1 } { 4 } k \right)$$

• A) \(4,246.25\)
• B) \(- 1,994.75\)
• C) \(3,140.25\)
• D) \(- 2,034.25\)

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