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Find the sum of a finite geometric series.

Amanda teaches the art of quilling to 4 students. These students each teach the art of quilling to 4 other students. If this process continues for 5 generations, [Blank} people will know the art of quilling.

User Kroonwijk
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Answer: Answer:

1364

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User Frodnar
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Answer:

1364

Explanation:

The common ratio = 4 and the first term is 4

Sum of n terms = 4 * (4^n - 1) / ( 4 - 1)

= 4 * (4^5) - 1 ) / 3 for 5 terms

= 1364 people

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