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Find the sum of the first 5 terms of a geometric sequence where the first term (a₁) is 2 and the common ratio (r) is 3.

A 162
B 242
C 121
D 324

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The sum of a geometric sequence is S_n = a₁(1 - rⁿ) / (1 - r). For n=5, a₁=2, r=3: S₅ = 2(1 - 3⁵) / (1 - 3) = 2(1 - 243) / (-2) = 2(-242) / (-2) = 242.

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