Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 10 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 1077: 14

Answer

$\dfrac{1995}{64}$

Work Step by Step

As we are given that $\sum_{i=1}^{6}(\dfrac{3}{2})^i$ Now, terms will be {$\dfrac{3}{2},\dfrac{9}{4},\dfrac{27}{8}...$} This shows an geometric sequence. whose sum will be $S_n=\dfrac{a_1(1-r^n)}{1-r}$ Thus, $S_6=\dfrac{(\dfrac{3}{2})(1-(\dfrac{3}{2})^6)}{1-\dfrac{3}{2}}=\dfrac{\dfrac{3}{2}(\dfrac{-665}{64})}{-1/2}$ $S_6=\dfrac{1995}{64}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.