SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series 36+12+4...

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Question 969203: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series 36+12+4...
Answer by amarjeeth123(569)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum is equal to a/(1-r)
Here a=36=first term
r=Common ratio=12/36=1/3
Sum=36/(1-1/3)=36/(2/3)=36*(3/2)=54.

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