Problem:
4(299)+3(299)+2(299)+298=
Answer Choices:
A. 2889
B. 2989
C. 2991
D. 2999
E. 3009
Solution:
The desired sum may be written as 299(4+3+2+1)−1= 299(10)−1=2990−1=2989.
Answer: B.
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