Math Problem Statement

Answer the multiple choice question

Determine whether the following is a sequence or a series and if it's finite or infinite: 1 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.125 + ...

Solution

The image quality might be affecting the text extraction. However, from what I can discern visually, the question seems to be about identifying whether a given series or sequence is finite or infinite.

The series in question appears to be:

1+0.5+0.25+0.125+1 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.125 + \dots

This is a geometric series with the first term a=1a = 1 and the common ratio r=0.5r = 0.5. Since the common ratio is less than 1, the series is converging and infinite.

Among the multiple-choice options visible:

  • The series is an infinite series.

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Relative questions:

  1. What is the formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?
  2. How can you distinguish between a sequence and a series?
  3. What are the conditions for a geometric series to converge?
  4. How is the sum of a finite series calculated?
  5. Can a series have both finite and infinite elements?

Tip: In geometric series, when the common ratio is between -1 and 1, the series tends to converge to a finite sum!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Series
Convergence

Formulas

Sum of infinite geometric series: S = a / (1 - r) where |r| < 1

Theorems

Convergence of a geometric series with |r| < 1

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12