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3.4 Sequences and Series (A-level only)

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Question 176
i.

An arithmetic series is defined by its first term a a\,a and common difference ddd. Prove that the sum of the first n n\,n terms is given by the formula:

Sn=n2[2a+(n−1)d] S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d] Sn​=2n​[2a+(n−1)d]
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ii a.

A model for the hourly energy output, EkE_kEk​ (in Joules), of a pulsing laboratory generator during the kkk-th hour is given by:

Ek=7k+3(−1)k E_k = 7k + 3(-1)^k Ek​=7k+3(−1)k

Determine the value of: E12E_{12}E12​

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ii b.

∑k=161Ek\sum_{k=1}^{61} E_k∑k=161​Ek​

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3.4 Sequences and Series (A-level only) Questions

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231 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.4 Sequences and Series (A-level only), covering 3.4.1 Sequences and Series (A-level only), 3.4.2 Sequences and Series (A-level only), 3.4.3 Sequences and Series (A-level only), 3.4.4 Sequences and Series (A-level only), 3.4.5 Sequences and Series (A-level only), 3.4.6 Sequences and Series (A-level only), and 3.4.7 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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