Find the Sum of the Finite Geometric Series $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 4 } 3 ( - 3 ) ^ { n }$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the finite geometric series. $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 4 } 3 ( - 3 ) ^ { n }$

• A) \(180\)
• B) \(- 63\)
• C) \(1638\)
• D) \(132,858\)
• E) \(- 549\)

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