SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series. 8 + 4 + 2 + ...

Question 452211: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series.
8 + 4 + 2 + ...

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the sum of the infinite geometric series.
8 + 4 + 2 + ...
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a = 8
r = 4/8 = 1/2
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Sum = a/(1-r) = 8/(1-1/2) = 16
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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