Determine Whether the Expression Is a Partial Sum of an Arithmetic

question 43

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the expression is a partial sum of an arithmetic or geometric sequence. Then find the sum. $5 + 25 + 125 + \dots + 3125$

• A) \(19530\)
• B) \(7810\)
• C) \(3125\)
• D) \(3280\)
• E) \(3905\)

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