Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 859: 16

Answer

$\frac{1093}{2187} \approx0.49977$

Work Step by Step

Use the formula for the sum of a geometric sequence, we have $S_n=\frac{s_1(r^n-1)}{r-1}=\frac{(1/3)((1/3)^7-1)}{1/3-1}=\frac{1093}{2187} \approx0.49977$
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