SOLUTION: Find the sum of the terms of the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24.

SOLUTION: Find the sum of the terms of the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24.

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Question 828111: Find the sum of the terms of the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sum of finite terms of geometric sequence, using a=first term, r is common ratio between terms. n is the number of terms.

Yours, a=3, n=4. r=2.
Sum is

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