In advanced mathematics (pitkä matematiikka), what is the sum of the series using telescoping sums?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: Decompose into partial fractions: . The partial sum is . As , . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is only the first term, and or incorrectly sum non-telescoping terms.

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