Use the Formula for S_n to Find the Sum of the First

question 95

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for S_n to find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence.
- $\mathrm { a } _ { 1 } = - 3.449 , \mathrm { r } = 1.727$ (Round to the nearest hundredth)

• A) \(- 37.46\)
• B) \(19.76\)
• C) \(- 68.14\)
• D) \(28.68\)

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