College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series - 9.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 664: 52

Answer

$S=4.99858944505$

Work Step by Step

Write the sum in the form: $\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n}a_{1}r^{k-1}$ $S=2+\displaystyle \frac{6}{5}+\frac{18}{25}+\cdots+2\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{15}=$ $=2\displaystyle \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{0}+2\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{1}+...+2\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{15}$ $S=\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{16}(2)(\frac{3}{5})^{n-1}$ Using the calculator at desmos.com, $S=4.99858944505$
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