Evaluate Sum - Couldn't Arrive at Answer

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The discussion focuses on a user struggling to solve a problem related to evaluating a sum, specifically arriving at the answer of 483/200. Participants emphasize the importance of breaking down the problem and showing previous work to facilitate assistance. There is a suggestion to simplify the task by adding up the nine terms involved. The thread is ultimately locked due to the original poster's lack of demonstrated effort in solving the problem. Overall, the conversation highlights the necessity of engaging with the problem to receive meaningful help.
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Good morning,

Can someone help me with solving this please?

Thank you in advance
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Couldn’t arrive to the answer
 

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You'll need to show us what you've done so far. Can you break the problem down?
 
PeroK said:
You'll need to show us what you've done so far. Can you break the problem down?
This is how far I went.
PeroK said:
You'll need to show us what you've done so far. Can you break the problem down?
I did not manage to break it down. The answer should be 483/200
 
martina1075 said:
This is how far I went.

I did not manage to break it down. The answer should be 483/200

We can't do your homework for you. If you really have no idea how to simplify the problem, then just add up. You've only nine terms to calculate and add together.

Doing that might give you some ideas of what you to do if ##k = 1## to ##100##, say.
 
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