Find the Sum of the Series

question 45

Short Answer

Find the sum of the series.
$$\frac { 2 } { 1 \cdot 3 } - \frac { 2 ^ { 2 } } { 2 \cdot 3 ^ { 2 } } + \frac { 2 ^ { 3 } } { 3 \cdot 3 ^ { 3 } } - \frac { 2 ^ { 4 } } { 4 \cdot 3 ^ { 4 } } + \ldots$$

---

Definitions:

Welfare Reform

Changes to public assistance programs aimed at reducing dependency on government support and encouraging employment.

Barbara Ehrenreich

An American author and activist known for her works on social issues, including economic inequality.

Minimum-Wage Jobs

Positions of employment that offer the lowest legal pay per hour as determined by federal or local laws.

Customer Service Representatives

Individuals who interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services.