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Consider the finite geometric series defined by the summation ∑i=0n−1ARi\sum_{i=0}^{n-1} A R^i∑i=0n−1​ARi.

Prove that the sum Sn S_n\,Sn​ of this series is given by the formula

Sn=A(1−Rn)1−R S_n = \frac{A(1 - R^n)}{1 - R} Sn​=1−RA(1−Rn)​
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Sequences and Series Questions

Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Sequences and Series with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 100 questions covering 3.1 Arithmetic Sequences, 3.2 Arithmetic Series, 3.3 Geometric Sequences, 3.4 Geometric Series, 3.5 Sum to Infinity, 3.6 Sigma Notation, 3.7 Recurrence Relations, and 3.8 Modelling with Series, 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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