SOLUTION: Find the sum of n terms of the geometric series 1 + 5/4 + (5/4)^2 + �. Find the least number of terms of this series which must be taken so that the sum of these terms exceeds 20

SOLUTION: Find the sum of n terms of the geometric series 1 + 5/4 + (5/4)^2 + �. Find the least number of terms of this series which must be taken so that the sum of these terms exceeds 20

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Question 732897: Find the sum of n terms of the geometric series 1 + 5/4 + (5/4)^2 + �. Find the least number of terms of this series which must be taken so that the sum of these terms exceeds 20
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