What is the sum of the first eight terms in this series? 2 + 10 + 50 + 250 + …

FloSchmo asked Aug 13, 2023

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What is the sum of the first eight terms in this series?

2 + 10 + 50 + 250 + …

FloSchmo asked Aug 13, 2023

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Answer:

195312

Explanation:

Using the formula for the sum of a geometric sequence,

(2(1-(5)^8))/(1-5)=195312

Alvgarvilla answered Aug 17, 2023

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