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Question 6

A geometric sequence has first term 1 and common ratio 0.75.

a.

(i) Find the sum to infinity, S∞S_{\infty}S∞​, of the sequence.

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, evaluate

∑n=1∞(cos⁡30∘)2n \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (\cos 30^{\circ})^{2n} n=1∑∞​(cos30∘)2n
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b.

Find the smallest positive exact value of θ\thetaθ, in radians, which satisfies the equation

∑n=0∞(2cos⁡θ)n=22−2 \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} (\sqrt{2}\cos \theta)^n = \frac{2}{2 - \sqrt{2}} n=0∑∞​(2​cosθ)n=2−2​2​
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3.5 Sum to Infinity Questions

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16 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 3.5 Sum to Infinity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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