Find the Sum of the Geometric Series $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 5 } 4 ( - 2 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

question 135

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the geometric series.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 5 } 4 ( - 2 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

• A) 8
• B) 40
• C) -340
• D) -88

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