Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { i = 9 } ^ { 12 } ( i + 5 ) ^ { - 1 }$$

question 213

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { i = 9 } ^ { 12 } ( i + 5 ) ^ { - 1 }$$

• A) \(- 0.82\)
• B) \(0.26\)
• C) 62
• D) \(0.62\)

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