Find the Sum of the Sequence $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - k )$$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the sequence.
- $$\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 4 } ( - k )$$

• A) -12
• B) -4
• C) -3
• D) -10

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Cash Dividend

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