Determine Whether the Geometric Series Converges or Diverges $$\sum _ { n = 0 } ^ { \infty } 5 ^ { n } 6 ^ { - n + 1 }$$

question 54

Short Answer

Determine whether the geometric series converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum.
$$\sum _ { n = 0 } ^ { \infty } 5 ^ { n } 6 ^ { - n + 1 }$$

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