Let $S_n = \sum_{k=1}^n (-1)^{k-1} \cdot k^2$ for $n \geq 1$. Given that $S_{2n} = -n(2n+1)$ for $n = 1, 2, 3, \ldots$,then $S_{77} =$

  • A
    $-3003$
  • B
    $3003$
  • C
    $-2926$
  • D
    $2926$

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