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1.6.15 Standard formulae for geometric series (A-level only)

1.6.15 Standard formulae for geometric series (A-level only)

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Question 4

The second term of a geometric series is 100 and the fifth term of the series is 12.5.

a.

Find the common ratio.

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b.

Find the first term of the series.

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c.

Find the sum of the first 8 terms, giving your answer to the nearest whole number.

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1.6.15 Standard formulae for geometric series (A-level only) Questions

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22 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.6.15 Standard formulae for geometric series (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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