SOLUTION: 1+1/5+1/25+1/125+..find the sum of the infinite geometric series

SOLUTION: 1+1/5+1/25+1/125+..find the sum of the infinite geometric series

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Question 1110023: 1+1/5+1/25+1/125+..find the sum of the infinite geometric series
Answer by ikleyn(52790) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The general formula is


 =   at  |r| < 1.


In your case  a = 1, r = .


Substitute and calculate.

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