Use a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 5 } ^ { 12 } ( 1.79 ) ^ { k }$$

question 388

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to evaluate the sum. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $$\sum _ { k = 5 } ^ { 12 } ( 1.79 ) ^ { k }$$

• A) 2410.034
• B) 2428.410
• C) 1328.011
• D) 1346.387

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