The Sum of the Terms of the Infinite Geometric Series

question 24

Multiple Choice

The sum of the terms of the infinite geometric series 1, 0.93, 0.93², 0.93³, ...is closest to

• A)1.93.
• B)infinity.
• C)0.52.
• D)14.29.
• E)107.53.

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Definitions:

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