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A telescoping series adds 1/(k(k + 1)) for k = 1 to 19. What is its value?
A19/20
B19/21
C18/19
D20/21
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 19/20
The series telescopes to n/(n + 1), which is 19/20 for n = 19.
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