Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem - 14.3 Geometric Sequences and Series - 14.3 Exercise Set - Page 912: 45

Answer

Yes, the given infinite geometric series has a limit, and the value of the limit is ${{S}_{\infty }}=\frac{49}{4}$.

Work Step by Step

$7+3+\frac{9}{7}+\cdots $ Here, ${{a}_{1}}=7$, ${{a}_{2}}=3$ The value of $\left| r \right|$ is, $r=\frac{3}{7}$ Thus, the series does have a limit. Find the limit of the infinite geometric series: ${{S}_{\infty }}=\frac{{{a}_{1}}}{1-r}$. $\begin{align} & {{S}_{\infty }}=\frac{7}{1-\frac{3}{7}} \\ & =\frac{7}{\frac{4}{7}} \\ & =\frac{7\cdot 7}{4} \\ & =\frac{49}{4} \end{align}$ Therefore, ${{S}_{\infty }}=\frac{49}{4}$.
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