SOLUTION: Write the terms of the series. 4 ∑ 1/k+1 k=1 This is what I have 1/2+1/3+1/4+1/5=1/14, am I on the right track? Or is it 1.25

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Question 949299: Write the terms of the series.
4
∑ 1/k+1
k=1
This is what I have 1/2+1/3+1/4+1/5=1/14, am I on the right track? Or is it 1.25

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your values are correct.
Your sum is not.
To add fractions, you need a common denominator.

I'll leave you to finish this sum.

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