How do you find the sum of the series #k# from k=1 to 20? Precalculus Series Summation Notation 1 Answer Steve M Nov 10, 2016 # sum_(k=1)^20 k = 210 # Explanation: We need the standard formula #sum_(r=1)^n r=1/2n(n+1)# # :. sum_(k=1)^20 k = 1/2(20)(20+1) # # :. sum_(k=1)^20 k = 1/2(20)(21) # # :. sum_(k=1)^20 k = 210 # Answer link Related questions What is summation notation? What are some examples of summation notation? What is a sample summation notation problem? How do I use summation notation on a calculator? How do I use summation notation with infinity? How do I use summation notation to write the series 2 + 4 + 6 +... for 10 terms? How do I use summation notation to write the series 2.2 + 8.8? How do I use summation notation to write the series 2.2 + 6.6? How do I use summation notation to write the series 2.2 + 6.6 + 11? What is the difference between a sequence and a series in math? See all questions in Summation Notation Impact of this question 2671 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License