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Now, in this geometric series, <math>a=4</math>, and <math>r=-\frac23</math>. Plugging these into the formula, we get | Now, in this geometric series, <math>a=4</math>, and <math>r=-\frac23</math>. Plugging these into the formula, we get | ||
<math>\frac4{1-(-\frac23)}</math>, which simplifies to <math>\frac{12}5</math>, or <math>\boxed{2.4\textbf{ (B)}}</math>. | <math>\frac4{1-(-\frac23)}</math>, which simplifies to <math>\frac{12}5</math>, or <math>\boxed{2.4\textbf{ (B)}}</math>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 3 October 2014
Problem
Let be the limiting sum of the geometric series , as the number of terms increases without bound. Then equals:
Solution
The infinite sum of a geometric series with first term and common ratio () is . Now, in this geometric series, , and . Plugging these into the formula, we get , which simplifies to , or .
See Also
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