To find: Whether the geometric series converges or diverges. Find the sum if the series converges.
Answer to Problem 42RE
The infinite series is convergent and its sum is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given series is
Calculation:
Consider given series is
The common ratio of the series is,
Consider the formula for the geometricseries is,
The above series is convergent when
Then, the sum is,
Thus, the infinite series is convergent and its sum is
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