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Question:

20∑k=112k is equal to?

2⁻¹;2²⁰

1⁻¹;1²²⁰

2⁻¹;1²¹⁹

1⁻¹;2²⁰

Solution:

S=20∑k=112kS=12+122+123++1220S=12+122+123+⋯+1220=12(1−1;220)(12)=220−1;220S=1−1;220.