College Algebra (10th Edition)

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

Chapter 9 - Review Exercises - Page 679: 15

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The sum of a geometric sequence until $n$ can be obtained by the formula $S_n=a_1(\frac{1-r^n}{1-r})$ where $a_1=\frac{1}{3}$ is the first term and $r=\frac{1}{3}$ is the common ratio. Hence here the sum is: $S_n=\frac{1}{3}(\frac{1-(\frac{1}{3})^7}{1-\frac{1}{3}})=\frac{1093}{2187}\approx0.49977$.
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