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Answer:

  • Question 62. B) 8
  • Question 63. D) 4/3

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Question 62

From the series we can observe:

  • The first term of the GP is t = 1/2,
  • The common ratio is r = - 1/2,
  • The nth term is - 1/256.

Use the nth term equation to find the value of n:


  • t_n=t*r^(n-1)

Apply this to the last term and solve for n:


  • -1/256=1/2*(-1/2)^(n-1)

  • -1/128= (-1/2)^(n-1)

  • (-1/2)^7=(-1/2)^(n-1)

  • n-1=7

  • n=8

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Question 62

Given

Infinite sequence:

  • 2, - 1, 1/2, - 1/4, 1/8, ...

It has:

  • t = 2, r = - 1/2

Find the sum of terms:

  • S = t / ( 1 - r)
  • S = 2 /( 1 + 1/2) = 2 / (3/2) = 4/3

Correct choice is D.

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