Evaluate the Sum $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } 4 ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the sum. Round to two decimal places, if necessary.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { 4 } 4 ^ { \mathrm { k } }$$

A) 1024
B) 16
C) 256
D) 340