SOLUTION: find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 9 + 6 + 4 + ...

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Question 333242: find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 9 + 6 + 4 + ...
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find the sum of the infinite geometric series: 9 + 6 + 4 + ...
sum of infinite = a/ (1-r)
common ratio = 2nd / 1st
therefore
common ratio= 6/9=2/3
a=9,r=2/3
sum =a/(1-r)
=9/(1-2/3)
=9/(3-2/3)
=9/1/3
=9*3/1
27

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