Math Problem Statement
Convergence of Geometric series (a) Find the sum to infinity of the GP with first term 3 and common ratio 1/2
(b) The sum to infinity of a GP is four times the first term. Find the common ratio.
(c) The sum to infinity of a GP is twice the sum of the first two terms. Find possible values of the common ratio.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Progression
Convergence of Series
Sum to Infinity
Formulas
Sum to infinity of a geometric series: S = a / (1 - r)
Relation between sum and first term: S = k * a, where k is a constant
Theorems
Convergence of geometric series theorem
Sum to infinity theorem for geometric progressions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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