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1.4.7 Sigma notation (A-level only)

Expand ∑r=15r2\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{5}r^2r=1∑5​r2.

A

∑r=110(3r+2)\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{10}(3r+2)r=1∑10​(3r+2)

B

Its value is unchanged because the index is a placeholder.

C

12+22+32+42+521^2+2^2+3^2+4^2+5^212+22+32+42+52

D

It should produce the first term of the series.

1.4.7 Sigma notation (A-level only) Flashcards

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Flashcards for OCR A Level Maths 1.4.7 Sigma notation (A-level only), covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 20 cards, matched to the OCR A Level Maths (H240) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.