The Sum of the Terms of the Infinite Geometric Series

question 16

Multiple Choice

The sum of the terms of the infinite geometric series 1, 0.83, 0.83², 0.83³, ...is closest to

• A)infinity.
• B)1.83.
• C)5.88.
• D)0.55.
• E)120.48.

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