Determine Whether the Infinite Geometric Series Converges or Diverges $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { \infty } - 2 ( - 0.9 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } - 1 }$$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the infinite geometric series converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum.
- $$\sum _ { \mathrm { k } = 1 } ^ { \infty } - 2 ( - 0.9 ) ^ { \mathrm { k } - 1 }$$

• A) Converges; \(- 1.05\)
• B) Converges; \(2.65\)
• C) Diverges
• D) Converges; \(1.05\)

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