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(Picture) INFINITE SEQUENCES AND SERIES PLEASE HELP!!

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Answer:

option B is correct, i.e. sum = 16.

Explanation:

Given the geometric series is: 20 -5 +5/4 -5/16 +....

First term, a = 20

Common ratio, r = -5/20 = -1/4

We know the formula for sum of infinite geometric series is given as follows:-

Sum = a/(1 - r)

Sum = 20/(1 - ((-1/4))

Sum = 20/(1 + 1/4)

Sum = 20/(5/4)

Sum = 20*4/5 = 16.

Hence, option B is correct, i.e. sum = 16.

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