Use a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate the Sum $\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 1.41 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } }$

question 288

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to evaluate the sum. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 6 } ( 1.41 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } }$

• A) \(14.317\)
• B) \(15.727\)
• C) \(23.585\)
• D) \(22.175\)

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