Match Each Sum with the Corresponding Summation Notation $\sum _ { k = 5 } ^ { 9 } k ^ { 2 }$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Match each sum with the corresponding summation notation.
- $\sum _ { k = 5 } ^ { 9 } k ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(16 + 25 + 36 + 49 + 64\)
• B) \(25 + 36 + 49 + 64 + 81\)
• C) \(1 + 4 + 9 + 16 + 25 + 36\)

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