Series: Use the Arithmetic Series formula to calculate the sum:

-6+(-3)+0+ • • • + 162

(Hint: how many numbers are being added?)

Step-by-step explanation:

The common difference is 3.

nth term = -6+(n-1)3

-6+(n-1)3 = 162

(n-1)3 = 168

n-1 = 56

n = 57

162 is the 57th term.

S₅₇ = 57×(a_1+a_{57})/2

= 57×(-6+162)/2

= 57×156/2

= 57×78

= 57×(-6+162)/2

= 4446

the best buy, is the 4- kilogram bag of lollipops for $18.40.

step-by-step explanation:

i found my answer by dividing the cost of each bag by their respective weights.

14.88 divided by 2 = 7.44

17.29 divided by 3 = 5.77

18.4 divided by 4 = 4.6

24.4 divided by 5 = 4.88

by this, i found that the 4 kilo bag is the best buy.