College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Geometric Sequences and Series - 7.3 Exercises - Page 654: 44

Answer

The sum converges and equals to $\frac{8}{3}\approx 2.6667$

Work Step by Step

In a geometric series the ratio between consecutive terms is constant. In order to find this ratio, we simply divide two consecutive terms: $r=\frac{a_2}{a_1}=\frac{\frac{2}{3}}{\frac{4}{3}}=\frac{1}{2}$ The sum of an infinite geometric series exists only if $\mid r\mid<1$, here it is true. Therefore the sum converges. The sum of an infinite geometric series is: $S_\infty=\frac{a_1}{1-r}$ Here: $S_\infty=\frac{\frac{4}{3}}{1-\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{\frac{4}{3}}{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{8}{3}\approx 2.6667$
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