SOLUTION: Find the sum of the series 1 + 1/3+1/9+1/27+, , if it exists. I got 1 13/27 is that correct?

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Question 615881: Find the sum of the series 1 + 1/3+1/9+1/27+, , if it exists.
I got 1 13/27 is that correct?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the sum of the series 1 + 1/3+1/9+1/27+, , if it exists.
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S(n) = a/(1-r) = a/(1/3) = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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