SOLUTION: Find the sum of the exponential series 96 + 24 + 6 + ....

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Question 759920: Find the sum of the exponential series 96 + 24 + 6 + ....
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the infinite(correct word) series 96 + 24 + 6 + ....
here the 1st term=t1=96
& 2nd term t2=24
so common ratio r=24/96=1/4=0.25 <1
so the sum =a/(r-1)=96/(1-0.25)=96/0.75=128