Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } 4 ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

question 328

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } 4 ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

• A) 1024
• B) 16
• C) 256
• D) 340

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