AP Calculus AB 6.3 Riemann Sums Summation Notation and Definite Integral Notation Questions

Connect Riemann sums with definite integrals by interpreting limiting sums and representing integrals with summation notation.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Calculus AB

Exam points

  • interpret a Riemann sum as accumulated area or a definite integral
  • translate between summation notation, limits and definite-integral notation

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

For a certain continuous function f, the right Riemann sum approximation of ∫02f(x)dx\int_{0}^{2} f(x) d x with n subintervals of equal length is 2(n+1)(3n+2)n2\frac{2(n+1)(3 n+2)}{n^{2}} for all n. What is the value of ∫02f(x)dx\int_{0}^{2} f(x) d x ?

Graph of \(f\)

Graph of \(f\)

A

2

B

6

C

12

D

20

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Choose the integral that is the limit of the Riemann Sum: lim⁡n→∞∑k=1n(3kn+2)2(3n)\lim_{n\to\infty}\sum_{k=1}^{n}\left(\frac{3k}{n}+2\right)^{2}\left(\frac{3}{n}\right).

A

∫25(x+2)2 dx\int_{2}^{5}(x+2)^{2}\,dx

B

∫03(3x+2)2 dx\int_{0}^{3}(3x+2)^{2}\,dx

C

∫25x2 dx\int_{2}^{5}x^{2}\,dx

D

∫03x2 dx\int_{0}^{3}x^{2}\,dx

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