Let $a_0,a_1,a_2,...,a_{2011}$ is a series defined as \[a_n=\frac{n}{2011}\; \; for\; \; n\ge 0\]
Compute the sum \[\sum_{k=0}^{2011}\; \frac{a_k^3}{1-3a_k+3a_k^2}\]
Without using calculator or computer.
(It's one of the coolest APMO problems.Actually I needed only $5$ minutes to solve.So I think it will be a easy problem for Higher Secondary.)
Compute the Sum
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No reply!!! Is it so easy or hard that nobody tries?Well I'm giving a hint:
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I think the "too easy" part is true 

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Re: Compute the Sum
pairing yeids an elegant solution.
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I agree.*Mahi* wrote:I think the "too easy" part is true



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