SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 24 + 12 + 6 + 3 ... Thank you!

SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 24 + 12 + 6 + 3 ... Thank you!

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Question 616278: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 24 + 12 + 6 + 3 ... Thank you!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First term: a = 24

Common ratio: r = 1/2

Sum:

S = a/(1-r)

S = 24/(1-(1/2))

S = 24/(1/2)

S = 48

So $\LARGE \dpi{120} 24 + 12 + 6 + 3 + \ldots = 48$
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