Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } 2 ^ { k }$$

question 289

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } 2 ^ { k }$$

• A) 8
• B) 32
• C) 16
• D) 30

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