OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Question 14

Question 14

Progressions

Evaluate Σn=2n=4(2n + 1).

  1. A.28
  2. B.31
  3. C.29
  4. D.32
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Answer: B (31)

Explanation

(2² + 1) + (2³ + 1) + (2⁴ + 1) = 5 + 9 + 17 = 31.