Use the Formula for S_n to Find the Sum of the First

question 352

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for S_n to find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence.
- $a _ { 1 } = - 4.339 , r = 1.475$ (Round to the nearest hundredth)

• A) \(- 34.10\)
• B) \(17.60\)
• C) \(- 54.64\)
• D) \(12.59\)

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