Express the Sum Using Summation Notation $$2 ^ { 3 } + 3 ^ { 3 } + 4 ^ { 3 } + \cdots + 8 ^ { 3 }$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Express the sum using summation notation.
- $$2 ^ { 3 } + 3 ^ { 3 } + 4 ^ { 3 } + \cdots + 8 ^ { 3 }$$

• A)
• \(\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 8 } k ^ { 3 }\)
• B)
• \(\sum _ { k = 3 } ^ { 8 } ( k - 1 ) ^ { 3 }\)
• C)
• \(\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 8 } k ^ { 3 }\)
• D)
• \(\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { n } k ^ { 3 }\)

Identify the characteristics of a highly progressive tax system.

Understand the relationship between living standards and birthrates.

Grasp the stages and effects of demographic transition.

Comprehend the factors influencing population growth and its implications on resources.

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