Math Problem Statement
Johb has purchased 20 books the 1st book is costs 1 dollor the 2nd, 2 dollars the 3rd 4 dollars and the 4th 8 dollors and so on how much did John pay for the 20 books?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Progression
Exponential Growth
Series Summation
Formulas
Sum of a geometric series: S_n = a(r^n - 1) / (r - 1)
Theorems
Geometric Series Sum Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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