If the sum of the first 10 terms of the series is , then is equal to :
- (A)256
- (B)264
- (C)276✓ Correct
- (D)284
Answer: (C)
Solution
Each term is , and . Writing , the next factor is , and since , . Summing to telescopes to , where and . Hence . As , and , so .
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