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3.4 Geometric Series

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The second term of a geometric series is 4 and the sum to infinity is 18.

a.

Find the two possible values of rrr.

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b.

Find the corresponding two possible values of aaa.

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c.

Given that r r\,r takes the smaller of the two possible values, find the smallest value of n n\,n for which Sn>17.9S_n > 17.9Sn​>17.9.

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3.4 Geometric Series Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 3.4 Geometric Series with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 27 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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