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8.06 Infinite geometric series

Interactive practice questions

Consider the infinite geometric sequence: $72$72, $-24$24, $8$8, $-\frac{8}{3}$83, $\ldots$

a

Determine the common ratio between consecutive terms.

b

Find the limiting sum of the geometric series.

Medium
2min

For a particular geometric sequence, $t_1=7$t1=7 and $S_{\infty}=\frac{35}{4}$S=354.

Medium
3min

Consider the recurring decimal $0.4444$0.4444 . . . By considering it in the form $\frac{4}{10}+\frac{4}{100}+\frac{4}{1000}+\frac{4}{10000}+\text{. . .}$410+4100+41000+410000+. . . , rewrite the recurring decimal as a fraction.

Medium
2min

The decimal $0.5555$0.5555$...$... can be expressed as a fraction.

Medium
2min
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Outcomes

2.2.7

understand the limiting behaviour as n→∞ of the terms t_n in a geometric sequence and its dependence on the value of the common ratio r

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