Express the Sum Using Summation Notation $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k + 1 } ( k - 1 ) ^ { 2 }$$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Express the sum using summation notation.
- $$\sum _ { k = 2 } ^ { 5 } ( - 1 ) ^ { k + 1 } ( k - 1 ) ^ { 2 }$$

• A) 10
• B) 950
• C) \(- 30\)
• D) 30

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Appreciate the importance of making clear placement recommendations based on test results.

Understand the role of cognitive ability tests in educational and professional contexts.

Understand the distinct objectives of various standardized tests.

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