Question
Download Solution PDFFind the sum of the G.P.:
7/6, 7/36, 7/216, 7/1296, ... ,n terms.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
The Geometric Progression (G.P.) is: 7/6, 7/36, 7/216, 7/1296, ... up to n terms.
Formula Used:
The sum of the first 'n' terms of a G.P. is given by Sn = a(1 - rn) / (1 - r)
Where,
a = first term of the G.P.
r = common ratio of the G.P.
n = number of terms
Calculation:
From the given G.P.:
First term (a) = 7/6
To find the common ratio (r), divide the second term by the first term:
⇒ r = (7/36) ÷ (7/6)
⇒ r = (7/36) × (6/7)
⇒ r = 1/6
Now, apply the formula for the sum of 'n' terms (Sn):
⇒ Sn = (7/6) × (1 - (1/6)n) / (1 - 1/6)
⇒ Sn = (7/6) × (1 - (1/6)n) / (5/6)
⇒ Sn = (7/6) / (5/6) × (1 - (1/6)n)
⇒ Sn = (7/5) × (1 - (1/6)n)
The sum of the given G.P. for n terms is (7/5) × (1 - (1/6)n).
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