Use the Sequence Feature of a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate $$a _ { n } = 3.9 n + 8.96$$

question 220

Multiple Choice

Use the sequence feature of a graphing calculator to evaluate the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic sequence.
Round to the nearest thousandth, if necessary.
- $$a _ { n } = 3.9 n + 8.96$$

• A) 256.14
• B) 304.1
• C) 47.96
• D) 212.08

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