Determine If the Infinite Geometric Series Converges or Diverges $$5 - \frac { 5 } { 3 } + \frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 5 } { 27 } + \ldots$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Determine if the infinite geometric series converges or diverges. If the series converges, find its sum.
- $$5 - \frac { 5 } { 3 } + \frac { 5 } { 9 } - \frac { 5 } { 27 } + \ldots$$

• A) converges, \(\frac { 10 } { 3 }\)
• B) converges, \(- \frac { 5 } { 3 }\)
• C) diverges
• D) converges, \(\frac { 15 } { 4 }\)

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