Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 12 Sequences and Series - Mixed Review of Problem Solving - Lessons 12.4-12.5 - Page 838: 6

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We have $l_1=16\\l_n=16(0.9)^{n-1}$ Since the ratio is less than 1, the length will be finite. Obtain: $\sum^{\infty}_{i=0}16(0.9)^i=\frac{a}{1-r}=\frac{16}{1-0.9}=160$
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