College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 8, Sequences and Series - Chapter 8 Review - Exercises - Page 641: 58

Answer

$$2.36602540378$$

Work Step by Step

The common ratio is $1/\sqrt{3}$ which means the series converges as the common ratio must have a magnitude that is less than 1. Using the formula, $$S_n = a/(1-r) = 1/( 1-1/\sqrt 3)$$ which is $$2.36602540378$$
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