Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 3 k - 5 )$$

question 328

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( 3 k - 5 )$$

• A) 16
• B) 22
• C) 20
• D) 21

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