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5. Does the infinite geometric series S = 25 + 20 + 16 + ... converge or diverge? Explain.​

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Answer:

converges

Explanation:

The common ratio is 20/25 = 16/20 = 4/5. The magnitude of this is less than 1, so the series converges.

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