SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite series: 8 − 0.8 + 0.08 − 0.008 + �

Question 1084074: Find the sum of the infinite series: 8 − 0.8 + 0.08 − 0.008 + �
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Infinite geometric progression with the first term 8 and the common ratio .


The formula for the sum of such progression 

S = a + ar + ar^2 + ar^ + . . . 

is  S = .


In your case it is

S = .


Now turn your brain ON and calculate it on your own.

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SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite series: 8 &#8722; 0.8 + 0.08 &#8722; 0.008 + �

SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite series: 8 − 0.8 + 0.08 − 0.008 + �