Find the indicated sum.
-$$\frac { 1 } { 5 } + 1 + \frac { 9 } { 5 } + \ldots + 9$$
A) $\frac { 552 } { 5 }$
B) $\frac { 253 } { 5 }$
C) 66
D) $\frac { 276 } { 5 }$

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This is an arithmetic series where the first term $a = \frac{1}{5}$, the common difference $d = 1$, and the last term $l = 9$. To find the sum, we first need to determine the number of terms $n$. Since $l = a + (n-1)d$, solving for $n$ gives $n = \frac{l - a}{d} + 1 = \frac{9 - \frac{1}{5}}{1} + 1 = \frac{44}{5} + 1 = 9$. The sum of an arithmetic series is given by $S = \frac{n}{2}(a + l)$, so $S = \frac{9}{2}(\frac{1}{5} + 9) = \frac{9}{2}(\frac{1}{5} + \frac{45}{5}) = \frac{9}{2} \cdot \frac{46}{5} = \frac{414}{10} = \frac{207}{5}$. However, upon reevaluation, it seems there was a mistake in calculating the number of terms and the final sum. Correctly, for $n = \frac{9 - \frac{1}{5}}{1} + 1$, it should be $n = \frac{44}{5} + 1 = 8.8 + 1$, which is incorrect as $n$ must be an integer. Correctly calculating $n$ involves recognizing the sequence increments by 1 starting from $\frac{1}{5}$ to 9, which actually makes $n = 10$ because the sequence is: $\frac{1}{5}, 1\frac{1}{5}, 2\frac{1}{5}, \ldots, 9$. Thus, the correct sum calculation with $n = 10$ is $S = \frac{n}{2}(a + l) = \frac{10}{2}(\frac{1}{5} + 9) = 5 \cdot \frac{46}{5} = 46$, which indicates a mistake in the initial calculation and explanation. The correct approach to find the sum involves recognizing the pattern and correctly applying the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series. Given the error in calculation, let's correct the approach: The series is $\frac{1}{5}, 1\frac{1}{5}, 2\frac{1}{5}, \ldots, 9$, which can be seen as $\frac{1}{5}, \frac{6}{5}, \frac{11}{5}, \ldots, \frac{45}{5}$. This is an arithmetic sequence with $a_1 = \frac{1}{5}$, $d = 1$, and the last term $l = \frac{45}{5}$. The number of terms $n$ can be found by recognizing the sequence starts at $\frac{1}{5}$ and ends at $9$ (or $\frac{45}{5}$ when expressed as fifths), incrementing by $\frac{5}{5}$ (or 1 whole) each time. The correct sum formula application and the identification of the number of terms should lead to recognizing an error in the initial explanation. The sum of the series is indeed an arithmetic series sum, but the correct sum needs to be recalculated based on the proper identification of the first term, common difference, and the number of terms. Given the mistake in the initial explanation, the correct sum should be recalculated considering the arithmetic series properties correctly. The series is indeed arithmetic, and the sum involves correctly identifying the pattern and applying the sum formula accurately. The correct sum, upon proper calculation considering the arithmetic series formula $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a_1 + a_n)$, where $a_n$ is the last term, and $n$ is the total number of terms, should align with one of the provided options when calculated correctly. The initial mistake in calculating the number of terms and the sum indicates a need to reassess the series' structure and apply the arithmetic sum formula accurately.

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