Sum an infinite geometric series
The sum is the first term divided by one minus the ratio.
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An infinite geometric series has a first term of 35 and a common ratio of 1/6. Find its sum.
Answer: 42
An infinite geometric series has a first term of 24 and a common ratio of 1/4. Find its sum.
Answer: 32
An infinite geometric series has a first term of 36 and a common ratio of 1/3. Find its sum.
Answer: 54
Tip: The sum is the first term divided by one minus the ratio.
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