Evaluate $\sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { 15 } \left( j ^ { 3 } - 5 j ^ { 2 } \right)$

question 110

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $\sum _ { j = 1 } ^ { 15 } \left( j ^ { 3 } - 5 j ^ { 2 } \right)$ using the summation formulas and properties.

• A) \(\quad 14,400\)
• B) 13,275
• C) 14,395
• D) 14,325
• E) 8,200

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