Find the Sum of the Finite Geometric Series $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 6 } \left( - \frac { 8 } { 9 } \right) ^ { n }$

question 7

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the finite geometric series. Round to the nearest hundredth. $\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { 6 } \left( - \frac { 8 } { 9 } \right) ^ { n }$

• A) \(- 0.24\)
• B) \(- 0.10\)
• C) \(- 0.33\)
• D) \(- 0.80\)
• E) \(- 0.63\)

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