SOLUTION: The second term of a geometric series is 24 and the fifth term is 3 a) show that the common ratio of the series is a half b) Find the first term of the series C) Find the

Question 426144: The second term of a geometric series is 24 and the fifth term is 3
a) show that the common ratio of the series is a half
b) Find the first term of the series
C) Find the sum to infinity of the series
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

The second term of a geometric series is 24 and the fifth term is 3

Geometric



  

a[5] = (24/r)r^4 = 3 

           r^3 = 1/8

           r = 1/2   

 =  = 48/1/2 = 96 

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