Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Find the sum of:
a 25+5+1++
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Step 1: Identify the type of the progression

We have to calculate the sum: 

25 + 5 + 1 +1/5 + ...

We can see that each succeeding term is obtained by dividing the preceding term by 5 

So, we are provided with a geometric progression with a = 25 and r = 1/5. 

Also, there are infinite terms in the G.P.

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