SOLUTION: Evaluate the formula by using the given information. S=a/1-r: Find S for a=12 and r= 1/3. If anyone can help me with this one I would greatly appreciate it!

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Question 66468: Evaluate the formula by using the given information.
S=a/1-r: Find S for a=12 and r= 1/3.
If anyone can help me with this one I would greatly appreciate it!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=a/1-r: Find S for a=12 and r= 1/3
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S=a/(1-r)
S=12/(1-(1/3))
=12/(2/3)
=12*(3/2)
=18
Cheers,
Stan H.