Use the Properties of Summation and Theorem 5

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the properties of summation and Theorem 5.2 to evaluate the sum.

• A) 9,176
• B) 10,471
• C) 18,907
• D) 9,139
• E) 98,346

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