The Sum of the Terms of the Infinite Geometric Series

question 12

Multiple Choice

The sum of the terms of the infinite geometric series 1, 0.78, 0.78², 0.78³, ...is closest to

• A)infinity.
• B)1.78.
• C)0.56.
• D)4.55.
• E)128.21.

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