Use the Partial Sum Formula to Find the Partial Sum $1,4,16 , \ldots$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use the partial sum formula to find the partial sum of the given geometric sequence.
-Find the sum of the first five terms of the geometric sequence $1,4,16 , \ldots$

• A) 343
• B) 345
• C) 331
• D) 341

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