Express the Sum Using Summation Notation $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 16 } ( 2 k + 7 )$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Express the sum using summation notation.
- $\sum _ { k = 1 } ^ { 16 } ( 2 k + 7 )$

• A) 53
• B) 400
• C) 384
• D) 272

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