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19 April, 19:52

What is the sum of the infinite geometric series?

-3-3/2-3/4-3/8-3/16-

a. - 93/16

b. 3/32

c. - 4

d. - 6

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  1. 19 April, 20:05
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    That is a geometric sequence of the form a (n) = - 3 (1/2) ^ (n-1)

    The sum of any geometric sequence is:

    s (n) = a (1-r^n) / (1-r)

    and if r^2<1 it converges to a sum of:

    s=a / (1-r) ... in this case:

    s=-3 / (1-1/2)

    s=-3 / (1/2)

    s=-6
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