Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k \cdot - 3 k }$$

question 302

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k \cdot - 3 k }$$

• A) -6
• B) -30
• C) 81
• D) 30

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