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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only)

3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 10

A sequence u1,u2,u3,… u_1, u_2, u_3, \dots\,u1​,u2​,u3​,… is defined by

un=20×0.85nu_n = 20 \times 0.85^nun​=20×0.85n

Use an algebraic method to find the least value of N N\,N for which

∑n=1∞un−∑n=1Nun<1\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} u_n - \sum_{n=1}^{N} u_n < 1∑n=1∞​un​−∑n=1N​un​<1

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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only) Questions

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200 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.2 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.4 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.5 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.6 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.7 Sequences and series (A-level only), and 3.3.8 Sequences and series (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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