Find the Sum of the Infinite Geometric Sequence $$\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } 8 - \left( \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right) ^ { n - 1 }$$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Find the sum of the infinite geometric sequence.? $$\sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } 8 - \left( \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right) ^ { n - 1 }$$

• A)?s = \(\frac { 5 } { 34 }\)
• B)?s = \(\frac { 34 } { 5 }\)
• C)?s = \(\frac { 42 } { 5 }\)
• D)?s = \(\frac { 46 } { 5 }\)
• E)?s = \(\frac { 1 } { 5 }\)

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