SOLUTION: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series, if possible. (If not possible, enter IMPOSSIBLE.) 16 + 14 + 49/4+ 343/32 + ⋯

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Question 1178483: Find the sum of the infinite geometric series, if possible. (If not possible, enter IMPOSSIBLE.)
16 + 14 + 49/4+ 343/32 + ⋯

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio is 7/8
sum is Sn=a/(1-r)
=16/(1/8)
=128
check with a high power of r such as r^100
a(r^20-1))/(r-1)
=127.9997