1. Going by the answer...this helps.
(A): The sum of the series is 2/4+3/4+..8/4, and this is incorrect.
(B): We have 4^0+4^1+...4^7, and this is also incorrect.
(C): The sum of the series is 1+1/4+...+1/4096, and this works!
(D): Try it, it doesn't even match: 3/4+...etc.
Thus, the answer is (C).
Try the second question on your own, and ask for any help if needed.