The Sum of the Terms of the Infinite Geometric Series

question 13

Multiple Choice

The sum of the terms of the infinite geometric series 1, 0.85, 0.85², 0.85³, ..., is closest to which of the following numbers?

• A)0.54
• B)1.85
• C)B0
• D)6.67
• E)117.65

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