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55. The sum of an infinite geometric series is five times the value of the first term. What is the common ratio of the series?

User Axel Stone
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Answer:

r = 4/5

Explanation:

Formula

Sum of an infinite geometric series = a / (1 - r)

Givens

Sum = 5*a

a = a

r = ?

Solution

5a = a/(1 - r) Divide both sides by a

5a/a = a / (a * (1 - r) The a's on the right cancel

5 = 1 / (1 - r) Multiply both sides by 1 - r

5*(1 - r) = 1*(1 - r)/(1 - r) The 1 - r s on the right cancel

5*(1 - r) = 1 Remove the brackets.

5 - 5r = 1 Subtract 5 from both sides

5-5 - 5r = 1 - 5 Combine

-5r = - 4 Divide by - 5

r = 4/5

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