1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only)

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A geometric series is $ar^2 + \dots$

Prove that the sum of the first $n\,$ terms of the series is

S_n = \frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}

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A geometric series is $ar^2 + \dots$

Prove that the sum of the first $n\,$ terms of the series is

S_n = \frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1}

[4]

1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only) Questions