SOLUTION: The first and 3rd terms of a GP are 2 and 1/9,respectively. Find:
a) the common ratio
b) the sum of the first 5 terms.
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Question 1157938: The first and 3rd terms of a GP are 2 and 1/9,respectively. Find:
a) the common ratio
b) the sum of the first 5 terms.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Common Ratio, r:
Sum of First Five Terms
.
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