Use the Formula For $$\mathrm { S } _ { \mathbf { n } }$$

question 301

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for $$\mathrm { S } _ { \mathbf { n } }$$ to find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence.
-1, 3, 9, 27, . . .

• A) 122
• B) 121
• C) 131
• D) 124

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